For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,071 students in Jackson, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Jackson, GA is Jackson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Jackson, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jackson High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
717 S Harkness St
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2340
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2340
Gr: 9-12 | 1,071 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Jackson, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
820 North Mulberry Street
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2330
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 high schools in Jackson, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson, GA include Jackson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson?
1 public high schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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