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Best Jackson Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,529 students in Jackson, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson, GA are Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School, Jackson High School and Stark Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Jackson, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
150 Shiloh Rd
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2356
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Jackson High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
717 S Harkness St
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2340
Gr: 9-12 | 1,071 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Stark Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
209 Stark Rd
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 775-9470
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
494 George Tate Dr
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2310
Gr: 6-8 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Brownlee Rd
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 775-9480
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jackson, Georgia

Jackson, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
North Mulberry Elementary School (Closed 2009)
820 North Mulberry Street
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2330
Gr: K-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jackson, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson, GA include Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School, Jackson High School and Stark Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson?
5 public schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jackson are often viewed compared to one another?

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