Summary:
The city of Jasper, Georgia is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this area show a mix of performance, with Pickens County High School standing out as the highest-performing school in the data set, while other schools lag behind state averages on key metrics.
Pickens County High School is the clear standout, ranking 170 out of 458 Georgia high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a strong 91.5% four-year graduation rate and outperforms the Pickens County and state averages on several End-of-Course Milestones Assessments. In contrast, Jasper Middle School and Pickens County Junior High School have lower statewide rankings, though the latter excelled in Algebra I assessments.
The schools in Jasper generally have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 35.9% at Pickens County High School to 53.1% at Harmony Elementary School. Spending per student and student-teacher ratios also vary across the schools, suggesting differences in resource allocation and staffing priorities. While the overall performance of the Jasper schools is mixed, the data highlights the need for continued improvement and targeted interventions to support student learning and academic success.
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