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Jefferson County

Georgia · Public K-12

5 public schools serving approximately 2,059 students, in a county of 15,341 residents.

Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
2,059
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,014
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
100.0%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jefferson County
2,059 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
20%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
70%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
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

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Jefferson County High SchoolLouisvilleHigh09-12631·
Jefferson County Middle SchoolStapletonMiddle06-08458·
Wrens Elementary SchoolWrensElementaryPK-05430·
Louisville AcademyLouisvilleElementaryPK-05350·
Carver Elementary SchoolWadleyElementaryPK-05190·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County, Georgia has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,059 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Jefferson County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County is the largest school district in Jefferson County, serving approximately 2,059 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 100.0% 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 71.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jefferson County schools?
Across Jefferson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson County?
Jefferson County residents are approximately 41% White, 4% Hispanic, 53% Black, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Jefferson County is owner-occupied?
Jefferson County has about 7,172 housing units, of which roughly 68.1% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data