Jefferson High School vs. Jackson County High School
Should you attend Jefferson High School or Jackson County 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 High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Jackson County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,214 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 1,833 students in grades 9-12, Jackson County High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,214 students
1,833 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
94 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#181 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#650 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
60%
Graduation Rate
97%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
339
524
Grade 10 Students
298
484
Grade 11 Students
281
427
Grade 12 Students
296
398
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
17%
% Black
8%
9%
% White
77%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
