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Jefferson City School District

575 Washington St.
Jefferson, GA 30549
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,169 students in Jefferson City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Georgia.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Jefferson City School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
4,169 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
278 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jefferson City School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (GA)
#4 out of 222 school districts
(Top 5%)
73%
39%
64%
40%
75%
40%
96%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
10%
19%
% Black
7%
36%
% White
76%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,378 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,988 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (GA)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,378
$14,305
Spending / Student
$9,988
$13,431

Best Jefferson City School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Academy
(Math: 79% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
99 Dragon Dr
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2300
Gr: 3-5 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Dragon Dr
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2882
Gr: 6-8 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
575 Washington St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2881
Gr: 9-12 | 1,275 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
415 Hoschton St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-8242
Gr: PK-2 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jefferson City School District?
Jefferson City School District manages 4 public schools serving 4,169 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson City School District?
Jefferson City School District is ranked #3 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson City School District?
76% of Jefferson City School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson City School District?
Jefferson City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Jefferson City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,988 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,169 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in GA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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