Best Schools in Nicholson, GA
Nicholson, GA has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,722 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Nicholson exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nicholson, GA
The top high schools in Nicholson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Jackson Comprehensive High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1343 Students
2. Madison County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1436 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nicholson, GA
The top middle schools in Nicholson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Jackson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 544 Students
2. Madison County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1174 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nicholson, GA
The top elementary schools in Nicholson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ila Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 437 Students
2. East Jackson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 594 Students
3. Hull-sanford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 518 Students
4. South Jackson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 676 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nicholson, GA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nicholson, GA has a total population of 5,283 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nicholson, 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 Nicholson, GA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nicholson, GA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nicholson, 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 Nicholson, GA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nicholson, GA
How many schools are in Nicholson, GA?
Nicholson, GA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,722 students in total.
How do schools in Nicholson perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Nicholson score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Nicholson exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nicholson?
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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