Summary:
Jeff Davis Middle School is the sole middle school serving grades 6-8 in Jeff Davis County, located in Hazlehurst, GA, with 675 students enrolled.
This school stands out for its strong and improving academic performance, particularly in math and social studies. In the 2025-2026 school year, math proficiency exceeded state averages at every grade level, with 7th graders at 54.9% (vs. 42.0% statewide) and 8th graders at 58.3% (vs. 46.3%). Social studies is a clear standout: 8th-grade proficiency hit 56.6%, a remarkable 16.4-point advantage over the state average of 40.2%. Science also outperformed the state by nearly 7 points. The school has climbed from a 66th percentile state ranking in 2023-2024 to the 77th percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 4-star rating. This upward trajectory is especially notable given that 100% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, demonstrating that economic challenges do not define academic potential here.
However, there are areas for attention. The most recent ELA data (2024-2025) shows the school trailing state averages across all grades, with 7th grade lagging by 11.3 points. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern at 21.1%, higher than the state's 17.7%. On the positive side, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1 and per-student spending of $12,210, suggesting solid resource allocation. While science proficiency dipped from 43.1% to 36.6% year-over-year, it still remains above state levels. Overall, Jeff Davis Middle School is a high-performing school in math and social studies with a strong improvement trend, but families should watch for ELA progress and attendance patterns as new data becomes available.
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