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Jefferson County

Georgia · Public K-12

5 public K-12 schools, roughly 2,017 students, one county, 15,341 residents. That is Jefferson County, Georgia on the numbers. That works out to 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Jefferson County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,017
-618 (-23%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
21%
was 23%
% Hispanic
8%
was 6%
% Black
68%
was 69%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
2,017
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,014
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.1%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
3
942 students
Middle
1
440 students
High
1
635 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jefferson County Public Schools
2,017 students · 1 district in Jefferson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Jefferson 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
41%
Hispanic
4%
Black
53%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
21%
Hispanic
8%
Black
68%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.8%
civilian labor
Median age
41
22.6% under 18

Test scores in Jefferson County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

See all 4 schools in Jefferson County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Jefferson County High SchoolLouisvilleHigh09-12635·
Jefferson County Middle SchoolStapletonMiddle06-08440·
Wrens Elementary SchoolWrensElementaryPK-05406·
Louisville Academy SchoolLouisvilleElementaryPK-05339·
Carver Elementary SchoolWadleyElementaryPK-05197·

Cities in Jefferson County

Louisville2 schoolsStapleton1 schoolWadley1 schoolWrens1 school

About Jefferson County

Jefferson County is a low-population county of about 15,341 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system serves approximately 2,017 students across 5 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $53,014 a year, roughly 14% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 14%. That income level is 16% meaningfully below the Georgia median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Jefferson County is built around 3 elementary schools (942 students), 1 middle school (440), and 1 high school (635).

Jefferson County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,017 students across Jefferson County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Jefferson County has shrank 23% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,635 students to 2,017. Jefferson County now counts 5 public schools, down from 6 in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Jefferson County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County, Georgia has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,017 students.
How many high schools are in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 635 students.
How many middle schools are in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County, Georgia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 440 students.
How many elementary schools are in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County, Georgia has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 942 students.
What is the largest school district in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County Public Schools is the largest school district in Jefferson County, serving approximately 2,017 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Jefferson County?
Jefferson County, Georgia has a population of approximately 15,341, with a median age of 41. About 22.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Jefferson County?
Median household income in Jefferson County is $53,014, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 13.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Jefferson County?
Approximately 13.5% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Jefferson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 99.1% of students in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County schools?
Across Jefferson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.7 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data