Best Schools in Jackson County, GA
Jackson County, GA has 19 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 11 elementary) serving 15,984 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Jackson County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, GA
The top high schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1214 Students
2. Commerce High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Commerce City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students
3. East Jackson Comprehensive High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1343 Students
4. Jackson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1833 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, GA
The top middle schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1014 Students
2. West Jackson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1502 Students
3. Commerce Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Commerce City • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 530 Students
4. East Jackson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 544 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, GA
The top elementary schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 931 Students
2. Gum Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1122 Students
3. Commerce Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Commerce City • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 276 Students
4. East Jackson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 594 Students
5. West Jackson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1184 Students
6. North Jackson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 687 Students
7. Maysville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
8. South Jackson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 676 Students
9. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 1007 Students
10. Jackson Trail Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Trail Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 115 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson County, GA has a total population of 75,907 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jackson County, GA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jackson County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson County, GA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jackson County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jackson County, GA
How many schools are in Jackson County, GA?
Jackson County, GA has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 15,984 students in total.
How do schools in Jackson County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Jackson County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Jackson County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jackson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jackson County
4 places in Jackson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (3)
- Jackson County (10 schools)
- Commerce City (4 schools)
- Jefferson City (4 schools)