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Jefferson High School

Jefferson City · Jackson County · 575 Washington St, Jefferson, GA 30549.0

(706)367-2881

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10/10
#29
Rank 29 out of 384
Top 7%
English Language Arts10/10 · #34 · 92nd percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #36 · 91st percentile
Science9/10 · #40 · 90th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Jefferson High School sits in the heart of Jackson County, a part of northeast Georgia that's grown steadily while holding onto its small-town roots — think Friday night football, tight-knit community events, and neighbors who actually know each other. Academically, the school punches well above its size, landing in the top 30 in Georgia with consistently strong scores across English, math, and science. Families looking for a school that delivers serious academic preparation without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of a big suburban district will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

329 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
241 (73%)
Hispanic
37 (11%)
African American
31 (9%)
Multiple Races
12 (4%)
Other
8 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged87 (26%)
Students with Disabilities19 (6%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,680
Enrollment
80.34
Teachers (FTE)
33.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4.53
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

96.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

9
AP Courses
offered
10.3%
AP Participation
of students
125
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

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 Programs6/10 · #166 · 57th percentile

17 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found