Jackson County High School vs Jefferson Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson County High School
Hoschton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,222 students
Jefferson Academy
Jefferson · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
935 students
| Measure | Jackson County High School Hoschton, Georgia | Jefferson Academy Jefferson, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #98 of 431 | #142 of 1,308 |
| National rank | #7513 of 16,910 | #7201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 2,222 | 935 |
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 935 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.5% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 74% |
| city | Hoschton | Jefferson |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 53.3).
- •Jefferson Academy does better on math proficiency (74% vs 56%).
- •Jefferson Academy does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 50%).
- •Jefferson Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 39.5%).
- •Jefferson Academy does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 21.2).
- •Jackson County High School is the larger school with 2,222 students compared with 935.
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 Jackson County High School better than Jefferson Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Academy ranks higher (76.2 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 Jackson County High School and Jefferson Academy?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Hoschton and Jefferson in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson County High School: 2,222. Jefferson Academy: 935. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson County High School and Jefferson Academy rank in Georgia?
Jackson County High School is 98th of 431 and Jefferson Academy is 142nd of 1,308 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).