For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 328 students in Jenkins County, GA.
The top ranked public high school in Jenkins County, GA is Jenkins County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jenkins County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Jenkins County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Jenkins County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jenkins County High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Jenkins County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jenkins County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
433 Barney Ave
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-4791
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-4791
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students
Jenkins County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1152 East Winthrope Ave
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-6023
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-6023
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
433 Barney Ave
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-5503
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-5503
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jenkins County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Jenkins County, GA include Jenkins County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jenkins County?
1 public high schools are located in Jenkins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jenkins County?
Jenkins County public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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