Best Schools in Jefferson, GA
Jefferson, GA has a total of 26 schools including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 14 elementary schools. A total of 22,687 students attend Jefferson, GA schools. On average, schools in Jefferson score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jefferson don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Jefferson, GA
Jefferson, GA has 6 high schools with 7,516 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 score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jefferson meet expectations.
1. Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1214 Students
2. East Jackson Comprehensive High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1343 Students
3. Winder-barrow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students
4. Jackson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1833 Students
5. Putnam County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 919 Students
6. Greene County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 420 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson, GA
Jefferson, GA has 6 middle schools with 4,938 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 score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jefferson meet expectations.
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. East Jackson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 544 Students
4. Bear Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students
5. Putnam County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 681 Students
6. Anita White Carson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 524 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson, GA
Jefferson, GA has 14 elementary schools with 10,233 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 score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jefferson don't meet expectations.
1. Jefferson Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 931 Students
2. East Jackson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 594 Students
3. West Jackson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1184 Students
4. Gum Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1122 Students
5. Putnam County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 622 Students
6. Holsenbeck Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 823 Students
7. North Jackson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 687 Students
8. South Jackson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 676 Students
9. Maysville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
10. Statham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barrow County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 804 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson, GA has a total population of 29,084 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson, 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, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson, 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, GA Internet Health Assessment.
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