Hardaway High School vs Jackson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Georgia, United States, 126 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardaway High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,067 students
Jackson High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,060 students
| Measure | Hardaway High School Columbus, Georgia | Jackson High School Jackson, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 431 | #316 of 431 |
| National rank | #15010 of 16,910 | #14742 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,067 | 1,060 |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 1,060 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| city | Columbus | Jackson |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 21.6).
- •Jackson High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Jackson High School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Jackson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 100%).
- •Hardaway High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.1).
- •Hardaway High School is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 1,060.
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 Hardaway High School better than Jackson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson High School ranks higher (23.1 vs 21.6 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 Hardaway High School and Jackson High School?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Jackson in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hardaway High School: 1,067. Jackson High School: 1,060. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hardaway High School and Jackson High School rank in Georgia?
Hardaway High School is 329th of 431 and Jackson High School is 316th of 431 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).