Summary:
The city of Hazlehurst, Georgia is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.62% at Jeff Davis High School to 79.36% at Jeff Davis Elementary School.
Despite these challenges, some schools stand out. Jeff Davis Middle School is ranked 201 out of 588 Georgia middle schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, outperforming the state and Jeff Davis County averages in several Milestones Assessment subjects. Similarly, Jeff Davis High School achieved a high 4-year graduation rate of 97.3% in 2021-2022 and outperformed the state and county averages in Algebra I and Biology End of Course assessments.
While the schools generally perform below the state averages in Milestones Assessments, the variation in performance highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student achievement across the district. By addressing the specific challenges faced by each school and implementing evidence-based strategies, school administrators and policymakers can work to enhance the educational outcomes for students in Hazlehurst.
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