Jefferson High School

Public 9-12

 575 Washington St
       Jefferson, GA  30549


(706) 367-2881

District: Jefferson City

SchoolDigger Rank:
12th of 446 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,266 Help


Feeder schools for Jefferson High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  1,214

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.9%
African American:
8.5%
Hispanic:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson High School ranks better than 97.3% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.56. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Jefferson High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.9%), African American (8.5%), Hispanic (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson High School is 17.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson High School is $8,266.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Jefferson High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson High School 12th of 446 Georgia public high schools. (See Jefferson High School in the ranking list.)

Jefferson City:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson City 4th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jefferson High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.96 54th 335 83.9%
2007 80.86 39th 358 89.1%
2008 80.68 47th 370 87.3%
2009 80.56 41st 372 89.0%
2010 86.13 24th 384 93.8%
2011 83.31 38th 402 90.5%
2012 78.86 50th 396 87.4%
2013 81.19 40th 425 90.6%
2014 79.93 31st 425 92.7%
2015 86.98 20th 435 95.4%
2016 81.01 36th 426 91.5%
2017 84.47 25th 420 94.0%
2018 87.43 22nd 428 94.9%
2019 85.55 28th 438 93.6%
2021 93.34 5th 410 98.8%
2022 86.46 25th 429 94.2%
2023 92.56 12th 442 97.3%
See the entire list of Georgia High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, August 5, 2023

Open Quote 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

Open Quote I love this school system. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, July 26, 2015

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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



Enrollment information for Jefferson High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 470 470
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 431 431
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 431 431
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 458 458
1994 397 89 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1995 431 100 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1996 431 100 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1997 444 108 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1998 471 121 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 605
1999 494 127 5 12 2 n/a n/a 0 640
2000 264 51 11 5 2 n/a n/a 0 333
2001 258 60 14 9 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2002 277 61 8 9 1 n/a n/a 0 356
2003 277 61 8 9 1 n/a n/a 0 356
2004 336 66 6 12 1 n/a n/a 0 421
2005 384 61 7 15 1 n/a n/a 6 474
2006 442 69 16 17 0 n/a n/a 13 557
2007 494 78 18 34 2 n/a n/a 7 633
2008 503 87 15 36 2 n/a n/a 13 656
2009 540 80 15 40 1 n/a n/a 14 690
2010 599 75 10 45 1 1 6 0 737
2011 633 73 13 50 0 0 9 0 778
2012 660 61 18 45 1 0 9 0 794
2013 689 68 17 51 1 0 15 0 841
2014 699 74 14 56 1 0 18 0 862
2015 750 73 15 75 1 0 21 0 935
2016 794 79 15 78 0 2 35 0 1003
2017 846 84 18 87 0 2 34 0 1071
2018 861 85 24 94 1 2 36 0 1103
2019 884 97 28 90 1 2 32 0 1134
2020 921 103 24 101 2 0 33 0 1184
2021 895 105 22 98 2 0 31 0 1153
2022 913 100 29 108 4 0 35 0 1189
2023 933 103 28 103 4 0 43 0 1214

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jefferson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 470 30.0 15.6 15.3
1991 431 30.0 14.3 13.2
1992 431 30.5 14.1 17.6
1993 458 29.0 15.8 20.5
1994 487 32.0 15.2 16.8
1995 536 36.7 14.6 22.4
1996 536 36.7 14.6 22.4
1997 561 37.1 15.1 25.1
1998 605 38.2 15.8 26.4
1999 640 40.2 15.9 29.1
2000 333 32.0 10.4 19.8
2001 341 25.5 13.4 21.1
2002 356 31.4 11.3 23.3
2003 356 31.4 11.3 23.3
2004 421 27.8 15.1 27.6
2005 474 32.9 14.4 17.9
2006 557 34.4 16.2 20
2007 633 45.6 13.9 19.8
2008 656 45.1 14.5 28.1
2009 690 45.4 15.2 25.9
2010 737 46.4 15.8 28.6
2011 778 45.5 17.0 28.3
2012 794 45.6 17.4 28.1
2013 841 44.6 18.8 28.1
2014 862 46.1 18.6 25.1
2015 935 48.0 19.4 27.3
2016 1003 54.0 18.5 23
2017 1071 61.6 17.3 22.8
2018 1103 66.0 16.7 21.7
2019 1134 67.6 16.7 20.4
2020 1184 70.0 16.9 18.9
2021 1153 71.2 16.1 19.3
2022 1189 72.2 16.4 n/a
2023 1214 70.8 17.1 17

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jefferson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 470 30.0 15.6 15.3
1991 431 30.0 14.3 13.2
1992 431 30.5 14.1 17.6
1993 458 29.0 15.8 20.5
1994 487 32.0 15.2 16.8
1995 536 36.7 14.6 22.4
1996 536 36.7 14.6 22.4
1997 561 37.1 15.1 25.1
1998 605 38.2 15.8 26.4
1999 640 40.2 15.9 29.1
2000 333 32.0 10.4 19.8
2001 341 25.5 13.4 21.1
2002 356 31.4 11.3 23.3
2003 356 31.4 11.3 23.3
2004 421 27.8 15.1 27.6
2005 474 32.9 14.4 17.9
2006 557 34.4 16.2 20
2007 633 45.6 13.9 19.8
2008 656 45.1 14.5 28.1
2009 690 45.4 15.2 25.9
2010 737 46.4 15.8 28.6
2011 778 45.5 17.0 28.3
2012 794 45.6 17.4 28.1
2013 841 44.6 18.8 28.1
2014 862 46.1 18.6 25.1
2015 935 48.0 19.4 27.3
2016 1003 54.0 18.5 23
2017 1071 61.6 17.3 22.8
2018 1103 66.0 16.7 21.7
2019 1134 67.6 16.7 20.4
2020 1184 70.0 16.9 18.9
2021 1153 71.2 16.1 19.3
2022 1189 72.2 16.4 n/a
2023 1214 70.8 17.1 17

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $309 (4.2%) $7,062 (95.8%) $7,371
2018 $388 (4.9%) $7,582 (95.1%) $7,970
2019 $339 (4.1%) $7,927 (95.9%) $8,266

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 28th of 438 High schoolsRanks 12th of 442 High schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Jefferson High School)72.865.1
 7.7%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Jefferson City)72.865.1
 7.7%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Jefferson High School)65.671.4
 5.8%
   End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Jefferson City)65.671.4
 5.8%
   End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Georgia)33.726.4
 7.3%
End of Course Biology (Jefferson High School)61.875.3
 13.5%
   End of Course Biology (Jefferson City)61.875.3
 13.5%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Jefferson High School)76.968.7
 8.2%
   End of Course United States History (Jefferson City)76.968.7
 8.2%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11341214
 7.1%
African American97103
 6.2%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian2828
Hispanic90103
 14.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White884933
 5.5%
Two or More Races3243
 34.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.4%17%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson High School

Jefferson High School is fed by the following schools:

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

Yes! Jefferson High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 12th of 446 Georgia high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,214 students attended Jefferson High School.

Students at Jefferson High School are 77% White, 8% African American, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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