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Jefferson Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

22^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 96% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Jefferson Middle School is a high-performing public middle school located in Jefferson, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 973 students. The school is part of the Jefferson City District, which is ranked 7th out of 206 districts in Georgia and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Jefferson Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in the Milestones Assessment across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 70.8% of 6th graders, 67.3% of 7th graders, and 71.4% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 41.3%, 40.7%, and 39.8%, respectively. In mathematics, the school had 74.1% of 6th graders, 72.8% of 7th graders, and 85.7% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 37.3%, 40.1%, and 47%. The school has maintained its high performance over the years, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking in the top 30-40 middle schools in Georgia for the past 10 years.

While Jefferson Middle School outperforms the state averages, some of the nearby schools, such as Dove Creek Middle School (Oconee County) and West Jackson Middle School (Jackson County), also demonstrate strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in certain subject areas and grade levels compared to Jefferson Middle School. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased from $6,760 in 2016-2017 to $7,894 in 2018-2019, indicating a commitment to investing in the education of its students.

1,009

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,192

Per pupil spending ?

30%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 Dragon Dr
Jefferson, GA 30549

(706) 367-2882

District: Jefferson City

Students who attend Jefferson Middle School usually attend:

High:

Jefferson High School

Feeder schools for Jefferson Middle School:

Elementary:	Jefferson Academy
	Jefferson Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.1%

Hispanic:

8.3%

African American:

7.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (72% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Georgia middle schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school72%

District avg72%

Georgia avg41%

22^nd of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From top 8% (2015) to top 4% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 206Jefferson City 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	96.1	22 of 584	96.2%	★★★★★
2024	93.9	38 of 588	93.5%	★★★★★
2023	94.2	36 of 577	93.8%	★★★★★
2022	95.7	30 of 567	94.7%	★★★★★
2021	95.8	26 of 542	95.2%	★★★★★
2019	92.4	33 of 559	94.1%	★★★★★
2018	93.8	31 of 543	94.3%	★★★★★
2017	94.7	26 of 539	95.2%	★★★★★
2016	91.2	32 of 545	94.1%	★★★★★
2015	90.0	43 of 537	92.0%	★★★★★
2014	82.2	35 of 521	93.3%	★★★★★
2013	81.8	46 of 527	91.3%	★★★★★
2012	83.5	27 of 508	94.7%	★★★★★
2011	83.9	29 of 504	94.2%	★★★★★
2010	84.6	33 of 494	93.3%	★★★★★
2009	86.3	25 of 466	94.6%	★★★★★
2008	85.4	34 of 462	92.6%	★★★★★
2007	83.8	35 of 445	92.1%	★★★★★
2006	81.3	47 of 420	88.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics77%+36 vs state

English Language Arts70%+29 vs state

Social Studies66%+27 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, July 7, 2011

The Jefferson School district is wonderful...the elementary, adademy and middle schools. The teachers are very responsive. The amount of homework is reasonable for their grades and tutoring is readily available if needed. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)				Milestones Assessment Science (2025)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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 Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Dragon Dr	Jefferson	30549	Jackson County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	No	(706) 367-2882	1,009	67	15.1	30.0%	778 (77.1%)	72 (7.1%)	84 (8.3%)	22 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.2%)	96.1	22^nd of 584 public middle schools	96.2%		93.9	38^th of 588 public middle schools	93.5%	16			70.8	67.3	71.4		74.1	72.8	85.7			65.6	$11,192	$165	$11,028
Legacy Knoll Middle School	Public	6-8	79 Legacy Knoll Lane	Hoschton	30548	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(706) 654-5590	707	51	13.7	51.1%	364 (51.5%)	83 (11.7%)	182 (25.7%)	32 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (6.1%)	74.4	130^th of 584 public middle schools	77.7%		64.7	182^nd of 588 public middle schools	69.0%	52	97.6		43.8	42.3	46.9		38.8	59.1	66.5			65.4	$12,748	$387	$12,361
West Jackson Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Gum Springs Church Rd	Jefferson	30549	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	No	(706) 654-2775	951	61	15.5	34.1%	593 (62.4%)	93 (9.8%)	177 (18.6%)	40 (4.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (4.7%)	78.8	109^th of 584 public middle schools	81.3%		82.6	90^th of 588 public middle schools	84.7%	19	92.5		52.4	55.0	40.1		56.7	63.4	58.2			53.5	$11,296	$277	$11,019
East Jackson Middle School	Public	6-7	1880 Hoods Mill Rd	Commerce	30529	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 335-2083	536	38	13.9	68.8%	355 (66.2%)	34 (6.3%)	114 (21.3%)	9 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)	59	212^th of 584 public middle schools	63.7%		55.2	241^st of 588 public middle schools	59.0%	29			41.2	32.6			46.7	46.1					$14,564	$668	$13,897
Commerce Middle School	Public	5-8	7690 Jefferson Rd	Commerce	30529	Jackson County	Commerce City	No	No	No	No	(706) 335-5594	579	40	14.6	60.8%	366 (63.2%)	57 (9.8%)	102 (17.6%)	15 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.6%)	83.7	83^rd of 584 public middle schools	85.8%		79.7	105^th of 588 public middle schools	82.1%	22		46.9	52.2	58.8	57.4	57.5	39.6	65.6	74.3	49.4	54.2	51.5	$11,778	$299	$11,479
Bear Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	228 Jefferson St	Statham	30666	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 867-2116	752	59	12.8	57.7%	344 (45.7%)	115 (15.3%)	217 (28.9%)	25 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.6%)	41.8	325^th of 584 public middle schools	44.3%		43	319^th of 588 public middle schools	45.7%	6	82.4		34.6	32.6	33.8		31.7	30.1	42.5		29.1	22.4	$13,768	$822	$12,945
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School	Public	6-8	1600 Tallassee Rd	Athens	30606	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 548-7208	707	62	11.4	100.0%	110 (15.6%)	275 (38.9%)	289 (40.9%)	10 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.1%)	47.7	281^st of 584 public middle schools	51.9%		39.3	345^th of 588 public middle schools	41.3%	64	94.4		27.5	32.3	31.6		33.8	43.6	43.1			43.5	$19,221	$1,393	$17,828
Russell Middle School	Public	6-8	364 W Candler St	Winder	30680	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 867-8181	973	66	14.8	54.3%	453 (46.6%)	121 (12.4%)	258 (26.5%)	67 (6.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (7.3%)	51	257^th of 584 public middle schools	56.0%		54.2	250^th of 588 public middle schools	57.5%	7	78.7		37.1	41.3	39.6		24.8	38.8	42.4		27.3	41.0	$11,863	$735	$11,128
Westside Middle School	Public	6-8	240 Matthews School Rd	Winder	30680	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 307-2972	793	58	13.6	70.6%	282 (35.6%)	128 (16.1%)	303 (38.2%)	34 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.8%)	29.7	412^th of 584 public middle schools	29.5%		36.4	364^th of 588 public middle schools	38.1%	48	80.8		25.5	31.0	30.5		15.1	33.3	32.8		18.0	17.6	$13,129	$839	$12,289
Dove Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	7915 Hog Mountain Rd	Statham	30666	Oconee County	Oconee County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(706) 310-2017	528	34	15.6	9.8%	431 (81.6%)	16 (3.0%)	22 (4.2%)	36 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.4%)	97.6	16^th of 584 public middle schools	97.3%		96.9	19^th of 588 public middle schools	96.8%	3	100.0		73.9	73.1	68.3		77.7	79.0	82.5			83.0	$12,633	$112	$12,521

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Middle School

Is Jefferson Middle School a good school?

Yes! Jefferson Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 22^nd of 584 Georgia middle schools.

How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,009 students attended Jefferson Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Jefferson Middle School attend?

Students who attend Jefferson Middle School usually go on to attend Jefferson High School

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Middle School?

Students at Jefferson Middle School are 77% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Jefferson Middle School in?

Jefferson City

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