Summary:
Jefferson City is served by a single middle school, Jefferson Middle School, which enrolls 1,009 students in grades 6 through 8 and operates within a district that ranks 5th out of 201 statewide, earning a perfect 5-star rating.
Jefferson Middle School is a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 11% of Georgia middle schools over the past three years, with a best finish of 22nd statewide in 2024-2025. The school’s greatest strength is mathematics, where proficiency rates run 30 to 39 percentage points above state averages. In 2024-2025, 8th graders posted an 85.7% math proficiency rate, and even with a slight dip in 2025-2026, every grade level still outperformed the state by at least 30 points. English Language Arts results from the prior year were equally strong, with proficiency rates 26 to 32 points above state averages across all grades. The school also excels in Social Studies, beating the state by 22 points, though 8th-grade Physical Science is a relative weak spot, with a narrower 4.9-point advantage. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at 6.8%, less than half the state average of 17.7%, which supports consistent academic achievement.
With 30% of students receiving free or reduced lunch, Jefferson Middle School achieves top-tier results while serving a moderate proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school does this efficiently, spending $11,192 per student with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. While the school slipped from 22nd to 66th in the most recent rankings—still an 89th-percentile finish—this aligns with modest math score declines and likely reflects cohort differences rather than systemic issues. Overall, this is an exceptional school with well-rounded academic strength, excellent attendance, and efficient resource use, making it a strong choice for families in the area.
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