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Jeff Davis County

Georgia · Public K-12

Jeff Davis County serves about 3,074 K-12 students across 4 public schools, an average of roughly 769 students per campus. The level mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Jeff Davis County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,074
-59 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
57%
was 60%
% Hispanic
23%
was 22%
% Black
15%
was 15%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
3,074
NCES CCD
Median income
$40,283
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
98.0%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
2
1,564 students
Middle
1
675 students
High
1
835 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jeff Davis County Public Schools
3,074 students · 1 district in Jeff Davis County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Jeff Davis County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
68%
Hispanic
14%
Black
12%
Asian
1%
Two or more
14%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
56%
Hispanic
23%
Black
15%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.7%
civilian labor
Median age
40
25.6% under 18

Test scores in Jeff Davis County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Jeff Davis Middle School· 35.0%
  2. Jeff Davis Elementary School· 34.1%

See all 2 schools in Jeff Davis County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Jeff Davis Primary SchoolHazlehurstElementaryPK-02853·
Jeff Davis High SchoolHazlehurstHigh09-12835·
Jeff Davis Elementary SchoolHazlehurstElementary03-05711·
Jeff Davis Middle SchoolHazlehurstMiddle06-08675·

Cities in Jeff Davis County

Hazlehurst4 schools

About Jeff Davis County

Across the sparse Georgia county of Jeff Davis County of about 14,924 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 3,074 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $40,283, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 18%. That income level is 36% noticeably below the Georgia median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Jeff Davis County comprises 2 elementary schools (1,564 students), 1 middle school (675), and 1 high school (835).

Jeff Davis County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,074 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 3,133 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,074 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 60% to 57% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Jeff Davis County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Jeff Davis County?
Jeff Davis County, Georgia has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,074 students.
How many high schools are in Jeff Davis County?
Jeff Davis County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 835 students.
How many middle schools are in Jeff Davis County?
Jeff Davis County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 675 students.
How many elementary schools are in Jeff Davis County?
Jeff Davis County, Georgia has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,564 students.
What is the largest school district in Jeff Davis County?
Jeff Davis County Public Schools is the largest school district in Jeff Davis County, serving approximately 3,074 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Jeff Davis County?
Jeff Davis County, Georgia has a population of approximately 14,924, with a median age of 40. About 25.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Jeff Davis County?
Median household income in Jeff Davis County is $40,283, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 18.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Jeff Davis County?
Approximately 13.2% of adults 25 and older in Jeff Davis County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Jeff Davis County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 98.0% of students in Jeff Davis County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jeff Davis County schools?
Across Jeff Davis County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.0 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data