Best Schools in Jefferson County, GA
Jefferson County, GA has 12 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,118 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Jefferson County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, GA
The top high schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burke County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1170 Students
2. 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
The top middle schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burke County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
2. 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
The top elementary schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wrens Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students
2. Louisville Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students
3. Carver Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
4. Blakeney Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 703 Students
5. Waynesboro Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 961 Students
6. Pinecrest Mennonite
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinecrest Mennonite • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 71 Students
7. Alexander Institute
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson County, GA
How many schools are in Jefferson County, GA?
Jefferson County, GA has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,118 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Jefferson County score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Jefferson County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson 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: 36%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jefferson County
4 places in Jefferson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Louisville (2)
- Stapleton (1)
- Wadley (1)
- Wrens (1)
School districts (1)
- Jefferson County (5 schools)