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  • JEFFERSON, GA
School District

Jackson County School System

    Report Card

    grade B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B+
    2. Diversity
      grade B+
    3. Teachers
      grade B
    4. College Prep
      grade B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade B+
    6. Administration
      grade B minus
    7. Sports
      grade B
    8. Food
      grade C+
    9. Resources & Facilities
      grade B minus

    About

    1660 WINDER HIGHWAY
    JEFFERSON, GA 30549
    About Jackson County School System...

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    Grades
    PK, K-12
    Total Schools
    10
    Students
    10,021

    From Jackson County School System

    The Jackson County School System is home to over 10,000 students and over 1,200 employees. We are located West of Athens, Ga., and Northeast of Atlanta. Our system is home to six elementary schools — with a seventh planned to open in August 2024 — two middle schools — with a third opening in August 2023 — and two high schools. We also feature the Empower College and Career Center for our CTAE courses!

    Our system serves over 1 million meals a year and transports over 6,000 students a day!

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    47%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    52%
    Average Graduation Rate
    96%
    Average SAT
    1130
    387 responses
    Average ACT
    24
    141 responses

    Students

    Diversity
    grade B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    10,021
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    49.5%

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    21:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $55,463
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    1.7%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $10,492 / student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      61%
    • Support Services
      33%
    • Other
      5%

    Living in the Area

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade B
    2. Good for Families
      grade A minus
    3. Housing
      grade B+
    Median Household Income
    $73,455
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $903
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $235,100
    National
    $244,900

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