Best Schools in James, GA
James, GA has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,757 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in James exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in James, GA
The top high schools in James, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jones County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1626 Students
2. Twiggs County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twiggs County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 208 Students
Best Middle Schools in James, GA
The top middle schools in James, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gray Station Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 653 Students
2. Clifton Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
3. Twiggs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twiggs County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 175 Students
Best Elementary Schools in James, GA
The top elementary schools in James, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Turner Woods Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 615 Students
2. Mattie Wells Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jones County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students
3. Jeffersonville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twiggs County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in James, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
James, GA has a total population of 1,600 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in James, 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 James, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
13.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in James, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for James, 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 James, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in James, GA
How many schools are in James, GA?
James, GA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,757 students in total.
How do schools in James perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in James score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in James exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in James?
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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