Can I use Jackson County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Jackson County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Jackson County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Jackson County?

Start with the 18 listed public schools and 3 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Jackson County Schools & Education

Name: Jackson County, Georgia Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Jackson County, Georgia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

67/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

95.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,222

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,405

School Score

67/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 50/100

State Score Position

#27

of 159 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Jackson County

Measured School Summary

Jackson County performs at an average level with a school score of 67/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.4%.

Funding Context

At $7,222 per pupil, Jackson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 35% above the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Jackson County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

18 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

67/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #27 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.

Completion

95.4%

7.3 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,222

$183 below the state average

School coverage

3 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Jackson County has 18 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Jackson County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Mixed school landscape

Jackson County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#27

of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 17 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Jackson County

Elementary to high school visible

9,918 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 2Other 0

10 listed schools in this county slice.

Jefferson City

Elementary to high school visible

4,166 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Commerce City

Elementary to high school visible

1,785 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Jackson County is the largest listed district slice, with 10 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Jackson County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Jackson County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Jackson County, Georgia

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Diverse School Districts Across Eighteen Campuses

Jackson County supports 15,869 students across 18 public schools, including 10 elementary and 4 high schools. Uniquely, the county is served by three distinct school districts: Jackson County, Jefferson City, and Commerce City.

Three Districts Offer Varied Options

Jackson County is the largest district with 9,918 students, while Jefferson City and Commerce City serve 4,166 and 1,785 students respectively. There are currently no charter schools in any of the three districts.

A Blend of Rural and Town Life

School locales are evenly split between rural areas and town centers, with an average school size of 882 students. Jackson County High is the most populous school, serving 1,833 students in a modern facility.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Jackson County

Reported Enrollment

15,869

18 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary10

Middle4

High4

Other0

3 School Districts in Jackson County

Jackson County

Jefferson City

Commerce City

4 schools

1,785 students

18 Public Schools in Jackson County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 8 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Jackson County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Jackson County High School	Profile	Jackson County	Hoschton, 30548Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,833
West Jackson Middle School	Profile	Jackson County	Jefferson, 30549Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,502
East Jackson Comprehensive High School	Profile	Jackson County	Commerce, 30529Rural: Fringe	8–12	High	1,343
Jefferson High School	Profile	Jefferson City	Jefferson, 30549Town: Fringe	9–12	High	1,214
West Jackson Elementary School	Profile	Jackson County	Hoschton, 30548Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	1,184
Gum Springs Elementary School	Profile	Jackson County	Jefferson, 30549Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	1,122
Jefferson Middle School	Profile	Jefferson City	Jefferson, 30549Town: Fringe	6–8	Middle	1,014
Jefferson Elementary School	Profile	Jefferson City	Jefferson, 30549Town: Fringe	PK–2	Primary	1,007
Jefferson Academy	Record	Jefferson City	Jefferson, 30549Town: Fringe	3–5	Primary	931
North Jackson Elementary School	Record	Jackson County	Talmo, 30575Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	687
South Jackson Elementary School	Record	Jackson County	Athens, 30607Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	676
East Jackson Elementary School	Record	Jackson County	Commerce, 30529Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	594
East Jackson Middle School	Record	Jackson County	Commerce, 30529Rural: Fringe	6–7	Middle	544
Commerce Middle School	Record	Commerce City	Commerce, 30529Rural: Fringe	5–8	Middle	530
Commerce High School	Record	Commerce City	Commerce, 30529Town: Distant	9–12	High	493
Commerce Primary	Record	Commerce City	Commerce, 30529Town: Distant	PK–2	Primary	486
Maysville Elementary School	Record	Jackson County	Maysville, 30558Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	433
Commerce Elementary School	Record	Commerce City	Commerce, 30529Town: Distant	3–4	Primary	276

Jackson County High School

Jackson County

Hoschton, 30548 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,833 students

West Jackson Middle School

Jackson County

Jefferson, 30549 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,502 students

East Jackson Comprehensive High School

Jackson County

Commerce, 30529 / Rural: Fringe

Profile8–12High1,343 students

Jefferson High School

Jefferson City

Jefferson, 30549 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,214 students

West Jackson Elementary School

Jackson County

Hoschton, 30548 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–5Primary1,184 students

Gum Springs Elementary School

Jackson County

Jefferson, 30549 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–5Primary1,122 students

Jefferson Middle School

Jefferson City

Jefferson, 30549 / Town: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,014 students

Jefferson Elementary School

Jefferson City

Jefferson, 30549 / Town: Fringe

ProfilePK–2Primary1,007 students

Jefferson Academy

Jefferson City

Jefferson, 30549 / Town: Fringe

Record3–5Primary931 students

North Jackson Elementary School

Jackson County

Talmo, 30575 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary687 students

South Jackson Elementary School

Jackson County

Athens, 30607 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary676 students

East Jackson Elementary School

Jackson County

Commerce, 30529 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary594 students

East Jackson Middle School

Jackson County

Commerce, 30529 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–7Middle544 students

Commerce Middle School

Commerce City

Commerce, 30529 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–8Middle530 students

Commerce High School

Commerce City

Commerce, 30529 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High493 students

Commerce Primary

Commerce City

Commerce, 30529 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary486 students

Maysville Elementary School

Jackson County

Maysville, 30558 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary433 students

Commerce Elementary School

Commerce City

Commerce, 30529 / Town: Distant

Record3–4Primary276 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,222

State avg $7,405

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Georgia counties have the highest graduation rates?

Oconee County (98.0%), Bleckley County (97.0%), and Haralson County (97.0%) currently lead Georgia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Georgia?

Across Georgia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,405. The highest current county values are Towns County ($10,107), Burke County ($9,829), and Quitman County ($9,756). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Jackson County?

Jackson County has a school score of 67/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Jackson County?

The high school graduation rate in Jackson County is 95.4%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Jackson County spend per student?

Jackson County spends $7,222 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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