For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 632 students in Jefferson County, GA.
The top ranked public high school in Jefferson County, GA is Jefferson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Jefferson County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1157 Warrior Trl
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-9991
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-9991
Gr: 9-12 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1200 School St
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-7764
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-7764
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
101 Griffin St
Wrens, GA 30833
(706) 547-6580
Wrens, GA 30833
(706) 547-6580
Gr: 6-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, GA include Jefferson County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
1 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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