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Best Schools in Jackson, GA
Jackson, GA has 22 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 20,477 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Jackson don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jackson, GA
The top high schools in Jackson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mary Persons High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1287 Students
2. Ola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1764 Students
3. Lamar County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 808 Students
4. Jackson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butts County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1070 Students
5. Locust Grove High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1637 Students
6. Alcovy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1991 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson, GA
The top middle schools in Jackson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monroe County Middle School- Banks Stephens Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 994 Students
2. Ola Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1163 Students
3. Lamar County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
4. Henderson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butts County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 767 Students
5. Locust Grove Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1103 Students
6. Indian Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 814 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson, GA
The top elementary schools in Jackson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Samuel E. Hubbard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 732 Students
2. New Hope Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 632 Students
3. Katherine B. Sutton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 699 Students
4. Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butts County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 537 Students
5. Rock Spring Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 692 Students
6. Stark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butts County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 656 Students
7. Lamar County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 553 Students
8. Jackson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butts County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 534 Students
9. Rocky Plains Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 585 Students
10. Lamar County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 802 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson, GA has a total population of 20,394 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jackson, 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, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson, 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, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jackson, GA
How many schools are in Jackson, GA?
Jackson, GA has 22 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 20,477 students in total.
How do schools in Jackson perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Jackson score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Jackson don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jackson?
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: 34%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Jackson
5 of 5 schools in Jackson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 3D: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Jackson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.