Total enrollment
2,017
-269 (-12%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Jefferson County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Jefferson County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Georgia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 23.7% | #114 of 129 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,017 | #113 of 137 | #2,218 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #95 of 137 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.6:1 | #14 of 137 | #756 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 99.1% | #18 of 137 | #88 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.5% | #108 of 137 | #1,170 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
15,341
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
2,017
students · 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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Wrens Elementary School· 29.2%
- Louisville Academy School· 26.8%
- Jefferson County Middle School· 16.4%
- Carver Elementary School· 15.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County High School | Louisville | High | 09-12 | 635 | · |
| Jefferson County Middle School | Stapleton | Middle | 06-08 | 440 | · |
| Wrens Elementary School | Wrens | Elementary | PK-05 | 406 | · |
| Louisville Academy School | Louisville | Elementary | PK-05 | 339 | · |
| Carver Elementary School | Wadley | Elementary | PK-05 | 197 | · |
Cities in Jefferson County
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 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Jefferson County has shrank 12% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,286 students to 2,017.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data