Serving 1,275 students in grades 9-12, Jefferson High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,275 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in GA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 82% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Jefferson High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson High School is 0.42, 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?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson High School?
The graduation rate of Jefferson High School is 97%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Jefferson High School?
1,275 students attend Jefferson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Jefferson High School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson High School?
Jefferson High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson High School offer ?
Jefferson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jefferson High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,275 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 82% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
