Middle Schools in Jefferson County

There is only one middle school located in Jefferson County, Georgia - Jefferson County Middle School. This school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of middle schools in the state, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly below-average proficiency rates on state assessments.

Jefferson County Middle School's proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments are well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 8th grade proficiency rates were just 19% in English Language Arts, 13.6% in Mathematics, 10.9% in Science, and 10.2% in Social Studies, compared to state averages ranging from 25.6% to 44.7%. Additionally, the school serves a high-poverty student population, with 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite the low performance, Jefferson County Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.8, which could indicate a focus on providing more individualized attention and support to students. However, this does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the school. Further investigation would be needed to understand the root causes of the school's low performance and identify potential strategies for improvement.