Serving 632 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 632 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in GA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Jefferson County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson County High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson County High School?
The graduation rate of Jefferson County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Jefferson County High School?
632 students attend Jefferson County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Jefferson County High School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson County High School?
Jefferson County High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson County High School offer ?
Jefferson County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jefferson County High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 632 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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