Nicholson’s public schools outscore 76% of Georgia districts
Math proficiency in Nicholson’s districts is 46%, above the Georgia average (37%). The grade covers the public school district serving Nicholson, 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.
From Georgia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% 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.
Nicholson’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 267 Georgia towns with household incomes within a quarter of Nicholson’s, its schools beat 87%, higher than their 76% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 39% and math 46% in spring 2022, against 40% and 37% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,551 per student, against $15,800 across Georgia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Seven elementary schools, then three middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 31% 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.
What’s behind Nicholson’s grade
A−: better than 76% of Georgia school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Georgia average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Nicholson, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Nicholson · depends on your address
West Jackson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 951 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Jefferson
Legacy Knoll Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 707 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Hoschton
East Jackson Middle School
Grades 6–7 · 536 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Commerce
7th grade in Nicholson · depends on your address
West Jackson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 951 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Jefferson
Legacy Knoll Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 707 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Hoschton
East Jackson Middle School
Grades 6–7 · 536 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Commerce
8th grade in Nicholson · depends on your address
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
Grades 8–12 · 1,395 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Commerce
West Jackson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 951 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Jefferson
Legacy Knoll Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 707 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Hoschton
9th grade in Nicholson · depends on your address
Jackson County High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,222 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Hoschton
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
Grades 8–12 · 1,395 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Commerce
10th grade in Nicholson · depends on your address
Jackson County High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,222 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Hoschton
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
Grades 8–12 · 1,395 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Commerce
Nicholson’s public schools are run by Jackson County School District, which also serves Arcade, Braselton, Hoschton and Maysville and others. 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.
Close to the state in reading
Nicholson vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Georgia towns that share Nicholson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholson | A− | Jackson County |
Every school in Nicholson
12 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).
Questions about Nicholson’s schools
Are Nicholson’s schools good?
By Georgia’s own tests, yes: the public schools Nicholson children attend outscore 76% of Georgia’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 87%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Nicholson in?
Jackson County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 11,160 students in 12 schools (2024–25).
Where do Nicholson kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Jackson County High School and East Jackson Comprehensive High School.
What is Nicholson’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in Jackson County School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Georgia.
How much does Nicholson spend per student?
$14,551 in Jackson County School District (FY2024), against $15,800 across Georgia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Nicholson families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Nicholson → They have their own page.
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.