Jackson County School District

The Jackson County School District is located in Jefferson, GA and includes 14 schools that serve 7,172 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Jackson County School District spends $10,865 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 62% on instruction, 33% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Jackson County School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the GA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Jackson County School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 6% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Jackson County School District, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Jackson County School District serves 4% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.