Gum Springs Elementary School vs Jackson County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gum Springs Elementary School
Jefferson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
939 students
Jackson County High School
Hoschton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,222 students
| Measure | Gum Springs Elementary School Jefferson, Georgia | Jackson County High School Hoschton, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 1,308 | #98 of 431 |
| National rank | #11793 of 50,301 | #7513 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 939 | 2,222 |
| Enrollment | 939 | 2,222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.9% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| city | Jefferson | Hoschton |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gum Springs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 53.3).
- •Gum Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Gum Springs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •Gum Springs Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.9% vs 39.5%).
- •Gum Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 21.2).
- •Jackson County High School is the larger school with 2,222 students compared with 939.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gum Springs Elementary School better than Jackson County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gum Springs Elementary School ranks higher (69.3 vs 53.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gum Springs Elementary School and Jackson County High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Jefferson and Hoschton in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gum Springs Elementary School: 939. Jackson County High School: 2,222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gum Springs Elementary School and Jackson County High School rank in Georgia?
Gum Springs Elementary School is 217th of 1,308 and Jackson County High School is 98th of 431 among elementary schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).