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Jefferson High School

Public Grades 9-12

45^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 90% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Jefferson High School is a public high school located in Jefferson, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,275 students. The school is part of the Jefferson City District, which is ranked 7th out of 206 districts in Georgia and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Jefferson High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Georgia, with a statewide ranking between 5th and 46th over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic performance. Additionally, the school has impressive graduation rates, with a 4-year graduation rate of 98.2% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average. Jefferson High School students also consistently outperform the state and district averages on the Georgia Milestones Assessments, with 65.8% of students proficient or better in American Literature and Composition in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to 40.4% statewide.

While Jefferson High School outperforms the state and district averages, it is also significantly outperforming many of the nearby schools in the region, such as Apalachee High School, which has much lower test scores and a lower graduation rate. This level of sustained excellence is noteworthy, and the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 27.92% in the 2023-2024 school year, suggests that the school may have a more advantaged student population compared to some of the nearby schools.

1,339

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,677

Per pupil spending ?

25.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

575 Washington St
Jefferson, GA 30549

(706) 367-2881

District: Jefferson City

Feeder schools for Jefferson High School:

Elementary:	Jefferson Academy
	Jefferson Elementary School
Middle:	Jefferson Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.2%

Hispanic:

10.5%

African American:

9.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 95th percentile in 2015 → 90th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (65% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Georgia high schools

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg65%

Georgia avg42%

45^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 10%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 5% (2015) to top 10% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 206Jefferson City among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	81.6	45 of 452	90.0%	★★★★★
2024	81.1	46 of 458	90.0%	★★★★★
2023	92.6	12 of 442	97.3%	★★★★★
2022	86.5	25 of 429	94.2%	★★★★★
2021	93.3	5 of 410	98.8%	★★★★★
2019	85.5	28 of 438	93.6%	★★★★★
2018	87.4	22 of 428	94.9%	★★★★★
2017	84.5	25 of 420	94.0%	★★★★★
2016	81.0	36 of 426	91.5%	★★★★★
2015	87.0	20 of 435	95.4%	★★★★★
2014	79.9	31 of 425	92.7%	★★★★★
2013	81.2	40 of 425	90.6%	★★★★★
2012	78.9	50 of 396	87.4%	★★★★☆
2011	83.3	38 of 402	90.5%	★★★★★
2010	86.1	24 of 384	93.8%	★★★★★
2009	80.6	41 of 372	89.0%	★★★★☆
2008	80.7	47 of 370	87.3%	★★★★☆
2007	80.9	39 of 358	89.1%	★★★★☆
2006	73.0	54 of 335	83.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Biology67%+23 vs state

American Literature and Composition66%+25 vs state

United States History66%+27 vs state

Algebra I61%+16 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Saturday, August 5, 2023

Jefferson City schools is full of drugs, pregnant teens, bullying and useless staff. This is not a school system I would recommend. They manipulate their numbers so the city can increase their tax base. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, February 8, 2017

I love this school system. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, July 26, 2015

One doesn't have to worry about much of the disciplinary, influential issues seen or encountered in many other schools. At this school, kids are not only encouraged and expected to prioritize academics first and foremost but the non violent and very inclusive atmosphere allows them to focus on such academics and extra curricular activities (sports, drama and ROTC) One of the best special needs programs i have encountered. Teachers and students are very personable with a small town atmosphere and academic and athletic pride. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 22, 2013

It amazes me that no one has done anything to this school on how they treat students.
I have three sons, one that is gifted, one that is an athlete, and one that has special needs. I was told by this school system that they had room for my athlete and gifted children, but they were not suited for my special needs student. As a parent I was outraged. No wonder their numbers look good, if they get to pick and choose who comes and who goes. We do not get to pick our children and we love them ALL for who they are, and this school system should think about doing the same.
I took ALL my children to Jackson County school system, and they were overly acceptance of ALL my children. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, September 8, 2011

Excellent school system. My oldest graduated in 2007 from JHS, went to North Georgia College & State University (NGCSU), graduated cum laude in 3-1/2 years in December 2010, and now has a job paying well above what I would have expected of a college graduate. Jefferson School System gives your children the tools to succeed - they have to use those tools to their advantage. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, September 5, 2011

jefferson has always manipulated their numbers, the comprehensive school in town is given the pregnant teens, at risk youth and handicapped students. the gordon st. school was recently rezoned out of the jefferson city district into the county. its simple math really. increase your mean number by subtracting negatives, such as students with historically low test scores such as pregnant teens, disabled, at risk etc. jeffrson is a model of despicable politicians trying to increase their tax base. it will catch up with them one day. Close Quote

Schools Near Jefferson High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jefferson High School	Public	9-12	575 Washington St	Jefferson	30549	Jackson County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	No	(706) 367-2881	1,339	80	16.6	25.8%	967 (72.2%)	130 (9.7%)	140 (10.5%)	43 (3.2%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (4.0%)	81.6	45^th of 452 public high schools	90.0%		81.1	46^th of 458 public high schools	90.0%	1	65.8	60.9	67.3	65.5				$11,677	$523	$11,155
Jackson County High School	Public	9-12	152 Jaxco Jct	Hoschton	30548	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	No	(706) 367-5003	2,222	105	21.1	39.5%	1,272 (57.2%)	256 (11.5%)	491 (22.1%)	95 (4.3%)	9 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	95 (4.3%)	55.6	144^th of 452 public high schools	68.1%		67.4	97^th of 458 public high schools	78.8%	47	46.0	26.1	47.8	46.7				$11,774	$329	$11,445
East Jackson Comprehensive High School	Public	8-12	1435 Hoods Mill Rd	Commerce	30529	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 336-8900	1,395	90	15.4	61.1%	885 (63.4%)	92 (6.6%)	324 (23.2%)	23 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (5.0%)	49.3	173^rd of 452 public high schools	61.7%		50.4	183^rd of 458 public high schools	60.0%	10	33.5	42.3	44.8	45.8	37.5	42.8	35.1	$14,235	$488	$13,747
Commerce High School	Public	9-12	272 Lakeview Dr	Commerce	30529	Jackson County	Commerce City	No	No	No	No	(706) 335-5942	557	41	13.6	54.6%	354 (63.6%)	63 (11.3%)	107 (19.2%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.8%)	55.5	145^th of 452 public high schools	67.9%		65.2	105^th of 458 public high schools	77.1%	40	43.8	64.8	41.2	34.0				$13,562	$349	$13,212
Winder-Barrow High School	Public	9-12	272 N 5th Ave	Winder	30680	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	No	(770) 867-4519	1,869	126	14.8	51.0%	862 (46.1%)	274 (14.7%)	522 (27.9%)	113 (6.0%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (5.0%)	36.2	261^st of 452 public high schools	42.3%		40.9	237^th of 458 public high schools	48.3%	24	29.6	30.2	41.6	27.8				$12,641	$752	$11,890
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy	Public	9-12	1007 Austin Rd	Winder	30680	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	No	(678) 425-2903	967	59	16.3	47.1%	521 (53.9%)	115 (11.9%)	222 (23.0%)	54 (5.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (5.4%)	86.2	28^th of 452 public high schools	93.8%		84.7	34^th of 458 public high schools	92.6%	6	61.8	73.0	68.7	65.0				$12,392	$404	$11,988
Banks County High School	Public	9-12	1486A Historic Homer Hwy	Homer	30547	Banks County	Banks County	No	No	No	No	(706) 677-2221	831	69	12.0	75.0%	640 (77.0%)	17 (2.0%)	131 (15.8%)	10 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.9%)	61.7	113^th of 452 public high schools	75.0%		43.2	221^st of 458 public high schools	51.7%	108	40.0	58.1	49.1	47.2				$15,107	$318	$14,789
Foothills Regional High School	Public	9-12	2415 Jefferson Rd Ste B	Athens	30607	Clarke County	State Specialty Schools I- Foothills Regional High School	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 795-2191	1,475	29	51.5	73.4%	574 (38.9%)	589 (39.9%)	204 (13.8%)	13 (0.9%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (6.2%)	30.5	292^nd of 452 public high schools	35.4%		42.4	225^th of 458 public high schools	50.9%	67	26.7	17.9	33.3	29.5				$15,437	$1,117	$14,320
Classic City High School	Public	9-12	440 Dearing Ext	Athens	30606	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 353-2323	58	7	8.2	82.8%	0 (0.0%)	54 (93.1%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.2%)	4	448^th of 452 public high schools	0.9%		7.3	434^th of 458 public high schools	5.2%	14	0.0	0.0	0.0	3.8
Clarke Central High School	Public	9-12	350 S Milledge Ave	Athens	30605	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 357-5200	1,907	120	15.8	82.5%	502 (26.3%)	748 (39.2%)	523 (27.4%)	34 (1.8%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	94 (4.9%)	44.3	205^th of 452 public high schools	54.6%		50	187^th of 458 public high schools	59.2%	18	39.7	24.4	46.0	26.9				$17,068	$1,332	$15,736

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson High School

What schools feed into Jefferson High School?

Jefferson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Jefferson Academy
Elementary : Jefferson Elementary School
Middle : Jefferson Middle School

Is Jefferson High School a good school?

Yes. Jefferson High School ranks in the top 10.0% of Georgia high schools.

What district is Jefferson High School in?

Jefferson City

How many students attend Jefferson High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,339 students attended Jefferson High School.

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson High School?

Students at Jefferson High School are 72% White, 10% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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