Summary:
Talmo, Georgia is home to a single elementary school, North Jackson Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 5 and is part of the Jackson County School District.
For parents considering this school, the most important takeaway is that North Jackson offers a stable, mid-range academic experience with some notable bright spots. The school has consistently earned a 3-star rating over the past three years, ranking in the 58th to 61st percentile statewide. One of its greatest strengths is student attendance: the chronic absenteeism rate is just 8.1%, which is less than half the state average of 17.7% and well below the district's 13.1%. This suggests a positive, engaging school climate. Academically, the school shows particular strength in the upper grades. In the 2024-2025 school year, 5th graders outperformed both district and state averages in math (55.8% proficient vs. 52.6% district and 42.6% state) and ELA (50% vs. 49.6% district and 43% state). However, the most recent 2025-2026 data reveals a sharp decline in 5th-grade science, dropping from 51.6% to 37.5% proficiency, now trailing both district and state averages. It is also important to note that the current release does not include ELA scores; those will be published in December.
Compared to its district, North Jackson generally trails in early-grade subjects. For instance, 3rd-grade math proficiency in 2025-2026 was 49.3% versus the district's 60.3%, and 3rd-grade ELA in 2024-2025 was 25% versus the district's 42.8%. Despite serving a student population where 63% qualify for free/reduced lunch—a higher-than-average economic need—the school manages to achieve math scores near or slightly above state averages. With a low student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1 and per-student spending of $15,052, the school invests heavily in staffing. While results are moderate, the combination of strong attendance, upper-grade success, and consistent performance makes North Jackson a solid, dependable choice for families in Talmo.
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