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Best Jefferson Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,275 students in Jefferson, GA. The top-ranked public high school in Jefferson, GA is Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public high schools.
Jefferson, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Jefferson, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
575 Washington St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2881
Gr: 9-12 | 1,275 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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Jefferson, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
441 Gordon St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
441 Gordon St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson, GA include Jefferson High School. Jefferson has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson?
1 public high schools are located in Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson?
Jefferson public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).

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