For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,275 students in Jefferson, GA. The top ranked public high school in Jefferson, GA is Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public high schools.
Jefferson, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
575 Washington St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2881
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2881
Grades: 9-12
| 1,275 students
Jefferson, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jackson County Crossroads (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
441 Gordon St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Regional Evening Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
441 Gordon St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson, GA include Jefferson High School. Jefferson has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson?
1 public high schools are located in Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson?
Jefferson public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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