Jeff Davis County Schools & Education
Jeff Davis County, Georgia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.1%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,304
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,405
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 50/100
State Score Position
#84
of 159 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jeff Davis County
Measured School Summary
Jeff Davis County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,304 per pupil, Jeff Davis County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% below the Georgia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jeff Davis 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
4 public schools and 1 district 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
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #84 of 159 Georgia counties with school score data.
Completion
93.0%
4.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,304
$1,101 below the state average
School coverage
4
1 district 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
Jeff Davis County has 4 public schools across 1 district, 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.
What Jeff Davis 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.
Small-system county
Jeff Davis County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#84
of 159 Georgia counties with school score data. The county score is 1 points below 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.
Jeff Davis County
Elementary to high school visible
3,075 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Jeff Davis County is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Jeff Davis County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Jeff Davis 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.
Centralized Public Schools for 3,000 Students
Jeff Davis County manages a single district with four public schools serving 3,075 total students. The system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
Dedicated Local District Schools
The Jeff Davis County district is the sole educational provider for the area and operates zero charter schools. Jeff Davis Primary School is the largest individual school, enrolling 913 students.
Town-Centered Learning Environment
Three of the four schools are located in town settings, providing a walkable and community-focused feel. Schools are moderately sized, with an average of 769 students per campus.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Jeff Davis County
Reported Enrollment
3,075
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Jeff Davis County
Jeff Davis County
4 Public Schools in Jeff Davis County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Davis Primary School | Record | Jeff Davis County | Hazlehurst, 31539Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 913 |
| Jeff Davis High School | Record | Jeff Davis County | Hazlehurst, 31539Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 833 |
| Jeff Davis Middle School | Record | Jeff Davis County | Hazlehurst, 31539Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 675 |
| Jeff Davis Elementary School | Record | Jeff Davis County | Hazlehurst, 31539Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 654 |
Jeff Davis Primary School
Jeff Davis County
Hazlehurst, 31539 / Town: Remote
Jeff Davis Middle School
Jeff Davis County
Hazlehurst, 31539 / Rural: Fringe
Jeff Davis Elementary School
Jeff Davis County
Hazlehurst, 31539 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,304
State avg $7,405
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Schools in Jeff Davis County, Georgia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jeff Davis County, Georgia?
Jeff Davis County manages a single district with four public schools serving 3,075 total students. The system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
What are the major school districts in Jeff Davis County, Georgia?
The Jeff Davis County district is the sole educational provider for the area and operates zero charter schools. Jeff Davis Primary School is the largest individual school, enrolling 913 students.
What is the school experience like in Jeff Davis County?
Three of the four schools are located in town settings, providing a walkable and community-focused feel. Schools are moderately sized, with an average of 769 students per campus.
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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.