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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 30549

At a glance

Schools

6,184

Students

Districts

5-star schools

Top rankedJefferson Middle School22^nd of 584 Georgia middle schools

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Biggest riser

Gum Springs Elementary School up 118 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Jefferson Elementary School 13.1 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

5★

4★

1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)

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Summary:

The 30549 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. This school district is generally high-performing, with several standout institutions like Jefferson High School and Jefferson Middle School ranking among the top in the state.

Jefferson High School is a particularly impressive institution, ranking 45th out of 452 Georgia high schools and consistently earning 5-star ratings. It boasts strong test scores, with over 60% of students proficient or better in key subjects. Jefferson Middle School is also highly ranked, coming in at 22nd out of 584 Georgia middle schools, and has exceptional test scores with 70-85% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

While not all schools in the 30549 area are at the top of the state rankings, the overall performance is strong. Gum Springs Elementary School stands out with impressive Mathematics test scores, and the Jefferson City and Jackson County school districts are both highly ranked, suggesting a commitment to educational excellence in the area.

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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 Science (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 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Jackson Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Gum Springs Church Rd	Jefferson	30549	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	No	(706) 654-2775	951	61	15.5	34.1%	593 (62.4%)	93 (9.8%)	177 (18.6%)	40 (4.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (4.7%)	78.8	109^th of 584 public middle schools	81.3%		82.6	90^th of 588 public middle schools	84.7%	19		92.5						52.4	55.0	40.1				56.7	63.4	58.2		53.5	$11,296	$277	$11,019
Gum Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Gum Springs Church Rd	Jefferson	30549	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	No	(706) 654-5580	939	69	13.7	31.9%	698 (74.3%)	49 (5.2%)	106 (11.3%)	39 (4.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (4.7%)	86.1	170^th of 1238 public elementary schools	86.3%		74.6	288^th of 1248 public elementary schools	76.9%	118					55.6	56.9	56.3				70.8	70.8	61.8				57.6		$13,852	$450	$13,403
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
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	415 Hoschton St	Jefferson	30549	Jackson County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 367-8242	1,011	77	13.1	30.3%	760 (75.2%)	68 (6.7%)	104 (10.3%)	20 (2.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (5.5%)								(n/a)																			$13,649	$476	$13,174
Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Dragon Dr	Jefferson	30549	Jackson County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	No	(706) 367-2882	1,009	67	15.1	30.0%	778 (77.1%)	72 (7.1%)	84 (8.3%)	22 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.2%)	96.1	22^nd of 584 public middle schools	96.2%		93.9	38^th of 588 public middle schools	93.5%	16								70.8	67.3	71.4				74.1	72.8	85.7		65.6	$11,192	$165	$11,028
Jefferson Academy	Public	3-5	99 Dragon Dr	Jefferson	30549	Jackson County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 367-2300	935	61	15.2	31.0%	694 (74.2%)	55 (5.9%)	97 (10.4%)	25 (2.7%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	59 (6.3%)	87.8	150^th of 1238 public elementary schools	87.9%		92.1	107^th of 1248 public elementary schools	91.4%	43					45.3	56.4	61.8				68.7	74.2	71.2				65.5		$11,176	$330	$10,847

Cities Near Zip Code 30549

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Jefferson	0.63 mi	6	17^th
Hoschton	6.12 mi	7	37^th
Commerce	6.68 mi	7	88^th
Athens	6.7 mi	24	263^rd
Talmo	8.06 mi	1	130^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.