Jeff Davis Primary School

71 Burketts Ferry Rd
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Jeff Davis Primary School serves 850 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 850 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jeff Davis Primary School's student population of 850 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
850 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Jeff Davis Primary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Jeff Davis Primary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jeff Davis Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jeff Davis Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jeff Davis Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jeff Davis Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Jeff Davis Primary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jeff Davis Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jeff Davis Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jeff Davis Primary School?
850 students attend Jeff Davis Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Jeff Davis Primary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jeff Davis Primary School?
Jeff Davis Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jeff Davis Primary School offer ?
Jeff Davis Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Jeff Davis Primary School part of?
Jeff Davis Primary School is part of Jeff Davis County School District.

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No School - Spring Break (Events)
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School (Events)
May 20, 2025 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 850 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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