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Schools in Jefferson · Jefferson City School District

Jefferson’s public schools outscore 96% of Georgia districts

In Jefferson, 75% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Georgia average (37%). The grade covers the public school district serving Jefferson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Georgia, not nationally.

#3of 260 Georgia townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Georgia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
64%
▲ 24 pts vs GA 40%
2021–22
Math proficiency
75%
▲ 38 pts vs GA 37%
2021–22
Graduate on time
96%
▲ 12 pts vs GA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.6K
▼ 20% vs GA $15.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.1
GA 14.3 · larger classes
Schools in town
4
4,294 students on the public path
In brief

Jefferson’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 64% and math 75% in spring 2022, against 40% and 37% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,625 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Jefferson Academy, then Jefferson Middle School, then Jefferson High School. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Jefferson’s grade

A+ Test scoresA− Graduation

A+: better than 96% of Georgia school districts, #3 of 260 Georgia towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Georgia average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Georgia school districts we grade (220)Better than 96%
Lower resultsHigher results
Georgia towns with similar household incomes (111)Better than 95%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,210 test results and a graduating class of 299 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Jefferson’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,205 in math, 2,214 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Jefferson, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–2Jefferson Elementary SchoolJefferson City School DistrictNo scores
3–5Jefferson AcademyJefferson City School DistrictA+
6–8Jefferson Middle SchoolJefferson City School DistrictA+
9–12Jefferson High SchoolJefferson City School DistrictA

Jefferson’s public schools are run by Jefferson City School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Jefferson City School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 4,294 students, up 8% since 2020–21 · 15.1 per teacher (GA 14.3)
$12,625GA $15,800 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading64%
State average 39.6% · 2214 students tested
Math75%
State average 37.4% · 2205 students tested

Jefferson vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Jefferson’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
JeffersonA+Jefferson City
PendergrassA−Jackson County
ArcadeA−Jackson County

Every school in Jefferson

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Georgia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Jeffersonby address
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2
1,011 students13:1Rate it →
Jefferson Academy
Elementary · Grades 3–5
A+
935 students15:1Rate it →
Jefferson Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
A+
1,009 students15:1Rate it →
Jefferson High School
High · Grades 9–12
A
1,339 students17:1Rate it →

Questions about Jefferson’s schools

Are Jefferson’s schools good?

By Georgia’s own tests, yes: the public schools Jefferson children attend outscore 96% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #3 of 260 Georgia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 95%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Jefferson in?

Jefferson City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,294 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Jefferson kids go to high school?

Jefferson High School, with 1,339 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Jefferson’s graduation rate?

96% of the class of 2023 in Jefferson City School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.

How much does Jefferson spend per student?

$12,625 in Jefferson City School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Georgia. Stars are from neighbors.