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Jackson County

Georgia · Public School District
10
Schools
9,918
Students
$15,911
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
38.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-13pp vs nat'l
96.1%
Graduation Rate
+9.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Jackson County is a public school district in Georgia serving 9,918 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.1% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,911 is above average for a US public school district. 39% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (10)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Jackson Middle School06–07544
West Jackson Middle School06–081,502
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
East Jackson Comprehensive High School08–121,343
Jackson County High School09–121,833
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,911+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
51%
State
39.1%
Local (property tax)
51.1%
Federal
9.8%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (51%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
9,918
Students
39%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.1%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateGeorgia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.1% graduation rate — 9.6 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jackson County?
Jackson County has 10 public schools, serving a total of 9,918 students.
What is the graduation rate for Jackson County?
The graduation rate is 96.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Jackson County spend per student?
Jackson County spends $15,911 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Jackson County?
39% of students in Jackson County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Jackson County?
No, Jackson County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Jackson County serve?
Jackson County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Jackson County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Jackson County is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.