For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 632 students in Jefferson County, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Jefferson County, GA is Jefferson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Jefferson County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1157 Warrior Trl
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-9991
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-9991
Gr: 9-12 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, GA include Jefferson County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
1 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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