Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

West Jackson Elementary School

Q: Is West Jackson Elementary School a good school?

West Jackson Elementary School ranks 275 th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

275^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,238 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 78% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

West Jackson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hoschton, Georgia, serving 1,258 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Jackson County School District. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments, ranking in the top 25-30% of Georgia elementary schools with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Jackson Elementary's strong academic performance is evident across grades 3-5, with 66.1% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 54% for the district and 44.3% for the state. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.8 to 13.9, and has seen an increase in per-student spending, indicating a commitment to investing in resources and facilities. While West Jackson Elementary outperforms the district and state, nearby schools within the Jackson County district, such as Gum Springs Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with Gum Springs ranking even higher than West Jackson in the 2024-2025 school year.

One notable finding is the significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at West Jackson Elementary, from 29.9% in 2022-2023 to 48.17% in 2023-2024, suggesting a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. This may require additional support and resources to ensure continued academic success. Overall, West Jackson Elementary School stands out as a high-performing elementary school within the Jackson County district, with a track record of academic excellence and a commitment to providing a quality education for its diverse student population.

1,082

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,617

Per pupil spending ?

44.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

391 E Jefferson St
Hoschton, GA 30548

(706) 654-2044

District: Jackson County

Students who attend West Jackson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Jackson Middle School
High:	Jackson County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.2%

Hispanic:

29.2%

African American:

13.9%

See top rated Georgia elementary schools

Compare West Jackson Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 66th percentile in 2015 → 78th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (54% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Georgia elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg50%

Georgia avg42%

275^th of 1,238

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 22%▲ up 12 pts since 2015

From top 34% (2015) to top 22% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Georgia Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 6Elementary Schools in the Jackson County

38^th of 206Jackson County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	75.1	275 of 1238	77.8%	★★★★☆
2024	71.0	333 of 1248	73.3%	★★★★☆
2023	76.7	267 of 1242	78.5%	★★★★☆
2022	70.4	341 of 1244	72.6%	★★★★☆
2021	66.1	366 of 1214	69.9%	★★★★☆
2019	63.7	407 of 1234	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.8	349 of 1209	71.1%	★★★★☆
2017	55.9	469 of 1205	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	63.4	391 of 1233	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.5	427 of 1240	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	78.3	221 of 1231	82.0%	★★★★☆
2013	84.9	79 of 1225	93.6%	★★★★★
2012	81.6	159 of 1201	86.8%	★★★★☆
2011	82.3	160 of 1212	86.8%	★★★★☆
2010	81.9	157 of 1183	86.7%	★★★★☆
2009	80.2	170 of 1133	85.0%	★★★★☆
2008	84.8	106 of 1134	90.7%	★★★★★
2007	81.1	156 of 1125	86.1%	★★★★☆
2006	78.9	177 of 1101	83.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics55%+10 vs state

English Language Arts55%+16 vs state

Science47%+3 vs state

5.0

1 rating · 1 written review

5★1

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Rate West Jackson Elementary School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, February 15, 2011

The school motto is "Every Child Every Day...Whatever It Takes!" and we have found this to be so true. My child was a new student to this school a year and a half ago and the Principal and Assistant Principal knew my child's name from the moment they met. Every morning (no matter the weather) each car rider student is greeted by the Principal and AP... with "Good morning _____________! How are you today?" It is so powerful for a child to be greeted each morning with a big smile and personal greeting. That first day of school and EVERY day after my child has been greeted in the same warm manner. It really made me feel my child was important to them and not just a number or face in the crowd. Communication with parents is great at this school. I have recently started substitute teaching at WJIS and found genuine care and commitment from the teachers to be across the board. Close Quote

Schools Near West Jackson Elementary School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	391 E Jefferson St	Hoschton	30548	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	No	(706) 654-2044	1,082	75	14.5	44.6%	522 (48.2%)	150 (13.9%)	316 (29.2%)	31 (2.9%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (5.4%)	75.1	275^th of 1238 public elementary schools	77.8%		71	333^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	73.3%	58	56.8	53.8	54.5	66.1	55.5	44.6	46.9	$12,617	$323	$12,294
Heroes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4001 Hwy 332	Hoschton	30548	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(706) 654-5013	994	69	14.4	51.8%	540 (54.3%)	114 (11.5%)	230 (23.1%)	46 (4.6%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	59 (5.9%)								(n/a)								$12,023	$300	$11,723
Gum Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Gum Springs Church Rd	Jefferson	30549	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	No	(706) 654-5580	939	69	13.7	31.9%	698 (74.3%)	49 (5.2%)	106 (11.3%)	39 (4.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (4.7%)	86.1	170^th of 1238 public elementary schools	86.3%		74.6	288^th of 1248 public elementary schools	76.9%	118	55.6	56.9	56.3	70.8	70.8	61.8	57.6	$13,852	$450	$13,403
Bramlett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	622 Freeman Brock Rd	Auburn	30011	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 307-1627	654	58	11.2	51.2%	338 (51.7%)	56 (8.6%)	188 (28.7%)	35 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.7%)	49.6	571^st of 1238 public elementary schools	53.9%		50.4	561^st of 1248 public elementary schools	55.0%	10	32.4	38.5	43.9	43.5	48.7	29.6	40.8	$17,072	$1,070	$16,002
County Line Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	334 Rockwell Church Rd NW	Winder	30680	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 867-2902	573	53	10.9	62.0%	306 (53.4%)	43 (7.5%)	156 (27.2%)	31 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.5%)	50	564^th of 1238 public elementary schools	54.4%		41.3	674^th of 1248 public elementary schools	46.0%	110	25.8	37.5	44.4	49.4	50.5	39.4	34.3	$16,961	$946	$16,015
North Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1880 Old Gainesville Hwy	Talmo	30575	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 693-2246	517	42	12.3	63.1%	240 (46.4%)	83 (16.1%)	161 (31.1%)	13 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.3%)	56.7	481^st of 1238 public elementary schools	61.1%		54.1	517^th of 1248 public elementary schools	58.6%	36	25.0	35.6	50.0	36.9	47.9	55.8	51.6	$15,052	$651	$14,401
Duncan Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4500 Braselton Hwy	Hoschton	30548	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 714-5800	1,593	109	14.6	40.8%	493 (30.9%)	408 (25.6%)	246 (15.4%)	348 (21.8%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	92 (5.8%)	88.6	144^th of 1238 public elementary schools	88.4%		90.4	131^st of 1248 public elementary schools	89.5%	13	48.2	64.6	59.1	66.8	79.3	63.3	65.6	$13,328	$655	$12,673
World Language Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	4670 Winder Hwy	Flowery Branch	30542	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 967-5854	677	42	16.0	59.4%	114 (16.8%)	15 (2.2%)	531 (78.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.4%)	52.7	528^th of 1238 public elementary schools	57.4%		48.1	581^st of 1248 public elementary schools	53.4%	53	39.2	47.1	37.6	55.9	42.4	37.6	24.7	$11,535	$336	$11,199
Winder Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	194 McNeal Rd	Winder	30680	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 425-2194	656	66	10.0	73.6%	227 (34.6%)	167 (25.5%)	180 (27.4%)	24 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (8.8%)	29.2	850^th of 1238 public elementary schools	31.3%		28.7	877^th of 1248 public elementary schools	29.7%	27	14.4	29.3	33.7	32.2	32.6	40.2	23.9	$17,809	$936	$16,874
Chestnut Mountain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4841 Union Church Rd	Flowery Branch	30542	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 967-3121	918	54	16.8	41.4%	565 (61.5%)	68 (7.4%)	216 (23.5%)	16 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (5.6%)	63.6	399^th of 1238 public elementary schools	67.8%		62.2	432^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	65.4%	33	41.4	35.8	49.3	47.6	54.3	51.4	49.3	$11,554	$430	$11,124

Frequently Asked Questions about West Jackson Elementary School

What schools do graduates of West Jackson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Jackson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Jackson Middle School
High : Jackson County High School

Is West Jackson Elementary School a good school?

West Jackson Elementary School ranks 275^th of 1238 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of West Jackson Elementary School?

Students at West Jackson Elementary School are 48% White, 29% Hispanic, 14% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is West Jackson Elementary School in?

Jackson County

How many students attend West Jackson Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,082 students attended West Jackson Elementary School.

Rate West Jackson Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

GAGeorgia Elementary School Rankings

GAGeorgia District Rankings

Schools in Hoschton, GA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for West Jackson Elementary School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.