Gum Springs Elementary School
Reported Enrollment
1,122
students
District
Jackson County
County Context Score
67/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
600 Gum Springs Church Rd, Jefferson, GA, 30549
School District
Jackson County
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 130294003742
- District ID
- 1302940
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
PK–5
Primary · Regular
Enrollment
1,122 students
School Setting
Suburb: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Gum Springs Elementary School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Jackson County has 18 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 10 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Gum Springs Elementary School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Jackson County, Jackson County, and comparable primary schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- PK–5 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other primary schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Gum Springs Elementary School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Jackson County.
1,122 students
Gum Springs Elementary School reports 1,122 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 9 other primary schools in Jackson County with enrollment data, 8 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 676 students.
10 primary schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 682 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
10 district schools
Jackson County lists 6 primary, 2 middle, 2 high schools in the current NCES data. For an elementary or primary choice, the next verification step is the middle-school and high-school path, because attendance boundaries and transfers can split later grades.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
6
Middle
2
High
2
Other
0
Nearby context inside Jackson County
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Gum Springs Elementary School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Jackson County.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Gum Springs Elementary School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Gum Springs Elementary School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Gum Springs Elementary School with nearby schools?
Gum Springs Elementary School should be compared with 10 primary schools in Jackson County, plus other schools in Jackson County. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Gum Springs Elementary School?
Before using Gum Springs Elementary School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Jackson County.
Part of Jackson County
Gum Springs Elementary School is one of 10 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 9,918 students across 10 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
10
Reported Enrollment
9,918
10 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- South Jackson Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- North Jackson Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Maysville Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- East Jackson Middle School6–7 · MiddleListed only
- West Jackson Middle School6–8 · MiddleProfile
- Jackson County High School9–12 · HighProfile
- West Jackson Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryProfile
- East Jackson Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- East Jackson Comprehensive High School8–12 · HighProfile
Similar Schools
West Jackson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Academy
North Jackson Elementary School
South Jackson Elementary School
Jackson County Schools
County Context Score
67/100
County-level composite across 18 public schools
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.