Jackson County High School vs Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 9.0 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 Middle School
Jefferson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,009 students
| Measure | Jackson County High School Hoschton, Georgia | Jefferson Middle School Jefferson, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #98 of 431 | #31 of 482 |
| National rank | #7513 of 16,910 | #1687 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,222 | 1,009 |
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 1,009 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.5% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 70% |
| city | Hoschton | Jefferson |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 53.3).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 56%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 50%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 39.5%).
- •Jefferson Middle School 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 1,009.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Middle School ranks higher (78.7 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 Middle School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Hoschton and Jefferson in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson County High School: 2,222. Jefferson Middle School: 1,009. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson County High School and Jefferson Middle School rank in Georgia?
Jackson County High School is 98th of 431 and Jefferson Middle School is 31st of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).