Summary:
Jefferson County High School is the sole high school in Jefferson County, serving grades 9-12 in Louisville, GA, with an enrollment of 635 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14:1.
This school stands out for its strong student retention despite significant academic challenges. The graduation rate of 91.0% exceeds the state average of 87.2%, and the dropout rate of 1.5% is well below the state's 2.4%. However, proficiency rates on End of Course assessments lag considerably behind state averages. In the most recent 2025-2026 school year, only 24.8% of students scored proficient in Algebra I (vs. 48.1% statewide), 29.6% in Biology (vs. 47.2%), and 28.4% in U.S. History (vs. 38.5%). The school's state ranking has fluctuated between 309th and 337th over three years, currently sitting at 330th out of 455 schools (27th percentile, 1-star rating).
There are some encouraging signs. Algebra I proficiency jumped from 15.5% to 24.8% in a single year—a 9.3-point improvement—suggesting targeted math interventions may be working. In 2024-2025, U.S. History proficiency came within 3.2 points of the state average before declining the following year. The most pressing concern is chronic absenteeism: 27.2% of students are chronically absent, nearly 10 points above the state rate of 17.7%. With 97.01% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, this school serves an almost universally economically disadvantaged population, and per-student spending is $13,055. The school's ability to keep students enrolled through graduation provides a strong foundation, but addressing attendance issues will likely be key to improving academic outcomes.
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