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James Jackson Elementary School

Clayton County · Clayton County · 7711 Mount Zion Blvd, Jonesboro, GA 30236.0

(678)610-4401

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2/10
#1111
Rank 1111 out of 1,259
Top 88%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1105 · 12th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1089 · 14th percentile
Science2/10 · #992 · 18th percentile

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School Overview

James Jackson Elementary sits in Jonesboro, a historic south Atlanta suburb where the pace is a bit slower and the community ties run deep — but families here should know that the school's academic performance trails well behind state averages across English, math, and science. It may be a good fit for families who are actively engaged in supplementing their child's education at home or through tutoring, and who value being part of a tight-knit, working-class community with a strong sense of Southern identity. Clayton County has been working to improve its schools, so parents who are patient and involved could find a school community worth investing in.

Student Demographics

315 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
240 (76%)
Hispanic
49 (16%)
Asian
11 (3%)
Multiple Races
11 (3%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners25 (8%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged315 (100%)
Students with Disabilities41 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,320
Enrollment
47
Teachers (FTE)
28.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #449 · 65th percentile

41 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found