Jackson High School vs. Locust Grove High School
Should you attend Jackson High School or Locust Grove High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Locust Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,070 students in grades 9-12, Jackson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 1,637 students in grades 9-12, Locust Grove High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,070 students
1,637 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1237 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1140 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Graduation Rate
93%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
290
442
Grade 10 Students
287
473
Grade 11 Students
257
371
Grade 12 Students
236
351
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
34%
45%
% White
55%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
