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Jefferson County School District

1001 Peachtree Street
Louisville, GA 30434

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Bottom 50%

Tel: (478) 625-7626

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Jefferson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:

Overview

This School District

This State (GA)

# Schools

5 Schools

2,330 Schools

# Students

2,034 Students

1,747,653 Students

# Teachers

162 Teachers

121,051 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

Student By Grade

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Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Jefferson County School District	Georgia
Pre-K	119	214
Kind	145	504
1	144	530
2	159	545
3	137	533
4	120	540
5	134	545
6	148	548
7	141	557
8	155	566
9	159	652
10	179	611
11	160	556
12	134	505

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District Rank

Jefferson County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 87% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School District

State Average (GA)

#207 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

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Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Jefferson County School District
2023	#207
2022	#201
2021	#204
2019	#198
2018	#190
2017	#184
2016	#178
2015	#166
2014	#171
2013	#169
2012	#168

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15%

39%

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Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Jefferson County School District	Georgia
2023	15%	39%
2022	15%	37%
2021	10%	36%
2019	21%	44%
2018	21%	42%
2017	21%	41%
2016	23%	41%
2015	26%	38%
2014	73%	79%
2013	77%	83%
2012	74%	81%

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18%

40%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Jefferson County School District	Georgia
2022	18%	40%
2021	15%	39%
2019	23%	45%
2018	21%	42%
2017	21%	41%
2016	21%	40%
2015	20%	39%
2014	89%	94%
2013	87%	93%
2012	86%	93%
2011	85%	91%

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16%

40%

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Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Jefferson County School District	Georgia
2022	16%	40%
2021	10%	38%

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87%

84%

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Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Jefferson County School District	Georgia
2023	87%	84%
2022	92%	84%
2021	90%	84%
2020	92%	85%
2019	87%	83%
2018	87%	83%
2017	92%	82%
2016	89%	81%
2015	85%	81%
2014	67%	75%
2013	69%	74%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.48

0.71

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Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Jefferson County School District	Georgia
2023	0.47	0.71
2022	0.46	0.70
2021	0.47	0.70
2020	0.48	0.69
2019	0.48	0.69
2018	0.48	0.68
2017	0.48	0.68
2016	0.47	0.68
2015	0.48	0.67
2014	0.47	0.67
2013	0.48	0.67
2012	0.47	0.66
2011	0.46	0.66
2010	0.45	0.65
2009	0.43	0.64
2008	0.40	0.64
2007	0.40	0.63
2006	0.40	0.61
2005	0.39	0.61
2004	0.39	0.59
2003	0.38	0.58
2002	0.38	0.57
2001	0.36	0.56
2000	0.35	0.55
1999	0.35	0.54
1998	0.36	0.54
1997	0.37	0.53
1996	0.37	0.52

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% American Indian

n/a

% Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2020)
Year	Jefferson County School District	Georgia
2020	1%	4%
2019	1%	4%
2014	1%	4%
2013	1%	4%
2010	1%	4%
2009	1%	4%

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% Hispanic

19%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Jefferson County School District	Georgia
2023	8%	18%
2022	8%	18%
2021	8%	17%
2020	7%	16%
2019	7%	16%
2018	6%	15%
2017	6%	15%
2016	6%	15%
2015	5%	14%
2014	4%	13%
2013	4%	13%
2012	4%	12%
2011	3%	12%
2010	3%	11%
2009	2%	11%
2008	2%	11%
2007	2%	10%
2006	2%	9%
2005	2%	9%
2004	1%	7%
2002	1%	6%

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% Black

69%

36%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	Jefferson County School District	Georgia
2023	70%	36%
2022	70%	36%
2021	70%	36%
2020	68%	37%
2019	68%	37%
2018	68%	37%
2017	68%	37%
2016	68%	37%
2015	68%	37%
2014	68%	37%
2013	68%	37%
2012	68%	37%
2011	69%	37%
2010	70%	37%
2009	72%	39%
2008	74%	39%
2007	74%	39%
2006	74%	39%
2005	75%	38%
2004	75%	38%
2003	75%	38%
2002	75%	38%
2001	77%	38%
2000	78%	38%
1999	78%	38%
1998	77%	38%
1997	76%	37%
1996	76%	38%

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% White

21%

35%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2023)
Year	Jefferson County School District	Georgia
2023	20%	36%
2022	20%	37%
2021	20%	38%
2020	22%	39%
2019	22%	39%
2018	25%	40%
2017	25%	40%
2016	25%	41%
2015	26%	42%
2014	25%	43%
2013	26%	43%
2012	26%	44%
2011	26%	44%
2010	26%	45%
2009	25%	46%
2008	24%	46%
2007	24%	47%
2006	24%	48%
2005	23%	49%
2004	24%	52%
2003	25%	53%
2002	24%	54%
2001	23%	55%
2000	22%	56%
1999	22%	57%
1998	23%	57%
1997	24%	58%
1996	24%	58%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Jefferson County School District	Georgia
2023	2%	5%
2022	2%	4%
2021	2%	4%
2020	2%	4%
2019	2%	4%
2018	1%	4%
2017	1%	4%
2016	1%	3%
2015	1%	3%
2014	2%	3%
2013	1%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,466 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $14,567 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

This School District

This State (GA)

Total Revenue

$34 MM

$24,999 MM

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Total Revenues Trends
Year	Jefferson County School District	Georgia
2023	$33 MM	$35 MM
2022	$34 MM	$36 MM
2021	$33 MM	$35 MM
2020	$34 MM	$36 MM
2019	$38 MM	$35 MM
2018	$31 MM	$37 MM
2017	$30 MM	$34 MM
2016	$29 MM	$33 MM
2015	$30 MM	$35 MM
2014	$31 MM	$33 MM
2012	$28 MM	$30 MM
2011	$30 MM	$35 MM
2010	$30 MM	$35 MM
2009	$30 MM	$34 MM
2008	$34 MM	$36 MM
2007	$32 MM	$37 MM
2006	$30 MM	$33 MM
2005	$30 MM	$31 MM
2004	$29 MM	$30 MM
2003	$28 MM	$29 MM
2002	$27 MM	$27 MM
2001	$26 MM	$26 MM
2000	$25 MM	$24 MM
1999	$23 MM	$23 MM
1998	$22 MM	$21 MM
1997	$20 MM	$19 MM
1996	$21 MM	$18 MM
1995	$22 MM	$16 MM

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Spending

$30 MM

$23,473 MM

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Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Jefferson County School District	Georgia
2023	$30 MM	$34 MM
2022	$36 MM	$34 MM
2021	$30 MM	$34 MM
2020	$36 MM	$34 MM
2019	$36 MM	$34 MM
2018	$29 MM	$37 MM
2017	$28 MM	$33 MM
2016	$28 MM	$33 MM
2015	$29 MM	$34 MM
2014	$35 MM	$33 MM
2012	$29 MM	$31 MM
2011	$27 MM	$32 MM
2010	$29 MM	$34 MM
2009	$32 MM	$36 MM
2008	$35 MM	$39 MM
2007	$31 MM	$35 MM
2006	$29 MM	$31 MM
2005	$28 MM	$30 MM
2004	$31 MM	$30 MM
2003	$29 MM	$29 MM
2002	$25 MM	$27 MM
2001	$24 MM	$25 MM
2000	$23 MM	$24 MM
1999	$26 MM	$23 MM
1998	$21 MM	$20 MM
1997	$20 MM	$19 MM
1996	$24 MM	$18 MM
1995	$25 MM	$16 MM

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Revenue / Student

$16,466

$14,305

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Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Jefferson County School District	Georgia
2023	$16,266	$12,637
2022	$14,207	$11,894
2021	$14,651	$12,909
2020	$14,207	$11,894
2019	$15,108	$11,854
2018	$12,806	$11,951
2017	$11,039	$10,689
2016	$10,615	$10,171
2015	$10,399	$10,365
2014	$11,201	$10,300
2012	$9,738	$9,333
2011	$9,985	$10,490
2010	$9,557	$10,365
2009	$9,587	$9,939
2008	$10,702	$10,540
2007	$10,083	$10,771
2006	$9,219	$9,885
2005	$9,017	$9,226
2004	$8,425	$8,830
2003	$7,869	$8,835
2002	$7,457	$8,247
2001	$7,114	$7,812
2000	$6,613	$7,225
1999	$6,078	$6,612
1998	$5,753	$5,956
1997	$5,149	$5,538
1995	$5,836	$5,262
1992	$3,915	$4,410

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Spending / Student

$14,567

$13,431

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Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Jefferson County School District	Georgia
2023	$14,390	$12,072
2022	$15,045	$11,222
2021	$12,961	$12,332
2020	$15,045	$11,222
2019	$14,638	$11,278
2018	$12,124	$12,081
2017	$10,485	$10,570
2016	$10,080	$10,196
2015	$10,100	$9,935
2014	$12,383	$10,257
2012	$9,781	$9,538
2011	$9,157	$9,524
2010	$9,283	$9,935
2009	$10,254	$10,367
2008	$11,061	$11,185
2007	$9,565	$10,207
2006	$8,748	$9,210
2005	$8,314	$8,893
2004	$9,135	$8,737
2003	$8,121	$8,594
2002	$7,010	$8,120
2001	$6,613	$7,624
2000	$6,116	$7,230
1999	$6,878	$6,576
1998	$5,446	$5,787
1997	$5,060	$5,758
1995	$6,756	$5,243
1992	$3,977	$4,349

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Best Jefferson County School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Wrens Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

1711 Ga Highway 17 N
Wrens, GA 30833
(706) 547-2063

Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #22.

Carver Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

104 Bedingfield St
Wadley, GA 30477
(478) 252-5762

Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Rank: #33.

Louisville Academy School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

425 W 9th St
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-7794

Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Rank: #44.

Jefferson County Middle School

(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

3232 Ga Highway 296
Stapleton, GA 30823
(478) 625-7764

Gr: 6-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #55.

Jefferson County High School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

1157 Warrior Trl
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-9991

Gr: 9-12 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jefferson County School District?

Jefferson County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,034 students.

What is the rank of Jefferson County School District?

Jefferson County School District is ranked #208 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County School District?

69% of Jefferson County School District students are Black, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson County School District?

Jefferson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.

What is Jefferson County School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $14,567 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

District size: 5 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,034 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
: 87% (Top 50% in GA)
: Bottom 50%
: 15% (Btm 50%)
: 18% (Btm 50%)
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education