Jefferson County High School vs. Evans High School
Should you attend Jefferson County High School or Evans 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
School
Top Rankings
Jefferson County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Evans High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 631 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson County 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 1,887 students in grades 9-12, Evans High School ranks in the top 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 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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
631 students
1,887 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
102 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1929 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#977 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
191
507
Grade 10 Students
173
520
Grade 11 Students
143
428
Grade 12 Students
124
432
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
9%
11%
% Black
70%
23%
% White
19%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
