Summary:
Jenkins County High School is the sole high school in Jenkins County, serving grades 9–12 in Millen, GA, with 309 students and an extremely high-poverty population (99.35% free/reduced lunch).
This school is a standout for its dramatic upward trajectory. After dipping to the 38th percentile in 2024–2025, it jumped 104 spots to rank in the 61st percentile (3 stars) for 2025–2026. The biggest driver is Algebra I, where 55.5% of students scored proficient or above—7.4 points above the state average and more than double the district rate (21.8%). U.S. History is another strength, exceeding the state average in both years with data (47.5% vs. 38.6% in 2024–2025; 41.5% vs. 38.5% in 2025–2026). Biology improved by 15.2 points year-over-year but still trails the state by 9 points, while American Literature (25.0% proficient) lags by 15.4 points. The graduation rate is 82.9%, slightly below the state’s 87.2%, but the dropout rate of 3.6% is dramatically better than the district’s 9.6%.
The school consistently outperforms its district across every metric—Algebra I, Biology, U.S. History, dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism (25.8% vs. 44.3% district). However, chronic absenteeism remains 8.1 points above the state average, a key challenge. With a favorable 10:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $16,772, the school has strong structural resources. This is a high-poverty school beating the odds in math and history, showing exceptional year-over-year gains, and positioning itself as a bright spot within a struggling district. Parents should note the clear strengths in Algebra I and U.S. History, while watching for continued improvement in Biology, American Literature, and attendance.
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