Best Schools in Jefferson County, GA
Jefferson County, GA has a total of 17 schools including 4 high schools, 7 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 7,782 students attend Jefferson County, GA schools. On average, schools in Jefferson County score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, GA
Jefferson County, GA has 4 high schools with 2,375 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Jefferson County score 14% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jefferson County don't meet expectations.
1. Johnson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 303 Students
2. Burke County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1170 Students
3. Jefferson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 631 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, GA
Jefferson County, GA has 7 middle schools with 3,662 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Jefferson County score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
1. Johnson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 240 Students
2. Jenkins County Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jenkins County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 256 Students
3. T. J. Elder Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Washington County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 662 Students
4. Burke County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
5. Swainsboro Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Emanuel County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 647 Students
6. Hephzibah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
7. Jefferson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 458 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, GA
Jefferson County, GA has 6 elementary schools with 1,745 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Jefferson County score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 18% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jefferson County don't meet expectations.
1. Carver Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
2. Blakeney Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Burke County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 703 Students
3. Wrens Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students
4. Louisville Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students
5. Pinecrest Mennonite
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinecrest Mennonite • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 71 Students
6. Alexander Institute
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Alexander Institute • Private • Grades 5 • 1 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, GA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson County, GA has a total population of 15,709 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, GA Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 31%
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- Projected Test Scores: 21%
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- Actual Test Scores: 18%
- Projected Test Scores: 23%
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- Projected Test Scores: 26%
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- Projected Test Scores: 16%
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- Projected Test Scores: 26%
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- Actual Test Scores: 14%
- Projected Test Scores: 18%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 25%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 40%
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- Actual Test Scores: 28%
- Projected Test Scores: 26%
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