Jackson High School

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Jackson High School ranks 230 th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jackson High School is a public high school located in Jackson, Georgia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,070 students. The school is part of the Butts County School District, which is ranked 126 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the notable strengths of Jackson High School is its steady improvement in four-year graduation rates, increasing from 80.8% in 2017-2018 to 93.1% in 2021-2022, which exceeds the state average. However, the school's performance on the Milestones Assessments is mixed, with better results in Biology but lagging behind in subjects like American Literature and Composition, Algebra I, and United States History. Additionally, Jackson High School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 83.18% to 88.52% over the past few years, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, Jackson High School generally performs better than the lower-ranked schools in the Henry County and Griffin-Spalding County districts, such as Hampton High School, McDonough High School, and Spalding High School. However, it lags behind the higher-performing Ola High School and Locust Grove High in the Henry County district. With targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with successful neighboring schools, Jackson High School has the potential to enhance its overall educational outcomes and provide a more equitable learning environment for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

717 S Harkness St
Jackson, GA 30233

(770) 504-2340

District: Butts County

SchoolDigger Rank:
230^th of 458 Georgia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,316

Feeder schools for Jackson High School:

Elementary:	Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School
	Jackson Elementary School
	Stark Elementary School
Middle:	Henderson Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 1,071

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.2%

African American:

33.7%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jackson High School ranks worse than 50.2% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.05. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jackson High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.2%), African American (33.7%), Hispanic (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson High School is 16.9. (See more...)

Compare Jackson High School employs 63.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson High School is $9,316.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jackson High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson High School 230^th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Jackson High School in the ranking list.)

Butts County:

SchoolDigger ranks Butts County 126^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jackson High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	42.20	215^th	335	35.8%
2007	43.88	219^th	358	38.8%
2008	34.90	278^th	370	24.9%
2009	35.98	276^th	372	25.8%
2010	35.01	287^th	384	25.3%
2011	28.71	332^nd	402	17.4%
2012	47.78	218^th	396	44.9%
2013	43.46	261^st	425	38.6%
2014	37.48	286^th	425	32.7%
2015	34.74	266^th	435	38.9%
2016	35.60	243^rd	426	43.0%
2017	22.47	321^st	420	23.6%
2018	27.90	300^th	428	29.9%
2019	29.16	300^th	438	31.5%
2021	49.94	164^th	410	60.0%
2022	38.56	237^th	429	44.8%
2023	39.07	236^th	442	46.6%
2024	42.05	230^th	458	49.8%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, August 31, 2012

This school is still adjusting to a new principal, and I think over the next few years it will improve. As of now, I would not recommend this school. Drugs, violence, academically poor, few teachers or administrators that care about the students. Maybe one day, but not today. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Jackson High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	697	697
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	699	699
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	758	758
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	754	754
1994	374	322	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	699
1995	427	351	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	783
1996	427	351	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	783
1997	466	331	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	803
1998	521	346	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	873
1999	533	346	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	885
2000	550	321	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	878
2001	529	337	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	877
2002	597	352	6	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	965
2003	597	352	6	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	965
2004	635	381	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	1030
2005	655	367	9	11	0	n/a	n/a	5	1047
2006	664	334	8	12	0	n/a	n/a	12	1030
2007	648	337	8	16	1	n/a	n/a	21	1031
2008	644	343	7	22	1	n/a	n/a	18	1035
2009	669	343	5	17	0	n/a	n/a	27	1061
2010	656	331	3	16	0	0	22	0	1028
2011	637	331	6	21	1	0	19	0	1015
2012	615	303	5	35	1	0	19	0	978
2013	559	310	8	27	2	0	20	0	926
2014	589	315	6	28	2	0	22	0	962
2015	577	333	6	28	1	1	34	0	980
2016	589	347	4	27	2	0	36	0	1005
2017	579	329	2	25	0	0	32	0	967
2018	593	305	1	25	0	1	37	0	962
2019	598	317	1	32	0	1	32	0	981
2020	586	325	2	40	1	0	40	0	994
2021	610	317	4	47	1	0	40	0	1019
2022	615	344	4	62	2	0	51	0	1078
2023	592	359	3	58	1	0	57	0	1070
2024	591	361	5	56	1	1	56	0	1071

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jackson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	697	38.0	18.3	16.1
1991	699	39.0	17.9	16.9
1992	758	41.0	18.4	24.1
1993	754	38.0	19.8	28.6
1994	699	43.0	16.3	27.6
1995	783	45.0	17.4	25.5
1996	783	45.0	17.4	25.5
1997	803	43.0	18.7	32.1
1998	873	49.0	17.8	31.7
1999	885	50.6	17.5	31.4
2000	878	50.2	17.5	34.9
2001	877	54.5	16.1	37.3
2002	965	54.2	17.8	39.6
2003	965	54.2	17.8	39.6
2004	1030	55.1	18.7	44.4
2005	1047	61.1	17.1	42.3
2006	1030	62.6	16.5	42.4
2007	1031	63.5	16.2	41.6
2008	1035	63.7	16.2	47.3
2009	1061	68.2	15.6	50.6
2010	1028	67.5	15.2	55.5
2011	1015	64.3	15.7	57.7
2012	978	64.2	15.2	60.6
2013	926	65.1	14.2	61.9
2014	962	56.3	17.0	77.3
2015	980	58.0	16.8	77.3
2016	1005	60.0	16.7	86.9
2017	967	57.3	16.8	86.9
2018	962	57.7	16.6	87
2019	981	60.0	16.3	88.6
2020	994	58.8	16.9	88.5
2021	1019	57.6	17.6	88.5
2022	1078	60.5	17.8	n/a
2023	1070	62.0	17.2	83.2
2024	1071	63.1	16.9	64.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jackson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	697	38.0	18.3	16.1
1991	699	39.0	17.9	16.9
1992	758	41.0	18.4	24.1
1993	754	38.0	19.8	28.6
1994	699	43.0	16.3	27.6
1995	783	45.0	17.4	25.5
1996	783	45.0	17.4	25.5
1997	803	43.0	18.7	32.1
1998	873	49.0	17.8	31.7
1999	885	50.6	17.5	31.4
2000	878	50.2	17.5	34.9
2001	877	54.5	16.1	37.3
2002	965	54.2	17.8	39.6
2003	965	54.2	17.8	39.6
2004	1030	55.1	18.7	44.4
2005	1047	61.1	17.1	42.3
2006	1030	62.6	16.5	42.4
2007	1031	63.5	16.2	41.6
2008	1035	63.7	16.2	47.3
2009	1061	68.2	15.6	50.6
2010	1028	67.5	15.2	55.5
2011	1015	64.3	15.7	57.7
2012	978	64.2	15.2	60.6
2013	926	65.1	14.2	61.9
2014	962	56.3	17.0	77.3
2015	980	58.0	16.8	77.3
2016	1005	60.0	16.7	86.9
2017	967	57.3	16.8	86.9
2018	962	57.7	16.6	87
2019	981	60.0	16.3	88.6
2020	994	58.8	16.9	88.5
2021	1019	57.6	17.6	88.5
2022	1078	60.5	17.8	n/a
2023	1070	62.0	17.2	83.2
2024	1071	63.1	16.9	64.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jackson High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$358 (4.3%)	$7,974 (95.7%)	$8,332
2018	$389 (4.4%)	$8,498 (95.6%)	$8,887
2019	$404 (4.3%)	$8,913 (95.7%)	$9,316

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 300^th of 438 High schools	Ranks 236^th of 442 High schools	15.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Jackson High School)	28.6	32.5	3.9%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Butts County)	28.6	32.5	3.9%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)	47.3	38.9	8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Jackson High School)	19.1	26.2	7.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Butts County)	25.1	25.8	0.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%
End of Course Biology (Jackson High School)	26.6	38.1	11.5%
End of Course Biology (Butts County)	26.6	38.1	11.5%
End of Course Biology (Georgia)	49	45.5	3.5%
End of Course United States History (Jackson High School)	37.2	28.5	8.7%
End of Course United States History (Butts County)	37.2	28.5	8.7%
End of Course United States History (Georgia)	48.3	37.1	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	981	1070	9.1%
African American	317	359	13.2%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	32	58	81.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	598	592	1%
Two or More Races	32	57	78.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.6%	83.2%	5.4%

Schools Near Jackson High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2024)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jackson High School	Public	9-12	717 S Harkness St	Jackson	30233	Butts County	Butts County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 504-2340	1,071	63	16.9	64.8%	591 (55.2%)	361 (33.7%)	56 (5.2%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (5.2%)	42	230^th of 458 public high schools	49.8%		39.1	236^th of 442 public high schools	46.6%	6	27.5	36.8	44.8	33.2									$9,316	$404	$8,913
Locust Grove High	Public	9-12	3275 S Ola Rd	Locust Grove	30248	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 898-1452	1,632	87	18.8	61.5%	545 (33.4%)	829 (50.8%)	164 (10.0%)	9 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	80 (4.9%)	28.1	311^th of 458 public high schools	32.1%		28.4	292^nd of 442 public high schools	33.9%	19	30.4	17.2	31.3	22.3									$8,713	$272	$8,441
Ola High School	Public	9-12	357 N Ola Rd	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 288-3222	1,652	91	18.1	42.1%	786 (47.6%)	594 (36.0%)	153 (9.3%)	22 (1.3%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	88 (5.3%)	67.9	93^rd of 458 public high schools	79.7%		59.5	121^st of 442 public high schools	72.6%	28	47.8	54.5	52.5	51.8									$8,173	$272	$7,901
McDonough High School	Public	9-12	155 Postmaster Dr	McDonough	30252	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(470) 615-3450	1,411	70	20.1	76.7%	45 (3.2%)	1,144 (81.1%)	133 (9.4%)	13 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	73 (5.2%)	18	375^th of 458 public high schools	18.1%		15.7	376^th of 442 public high schools	14.9%	1	20.7	21.6	22.9	16.1									$2,095	$272	$1,823
Luella High School	Public	9-12	603 Walker Dr	Locust Grove	30248	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	No	(770) 898-9822	1,353	70	19.4	62.5%	82 (6.1%)	1,049 (77.5%)	136 (10.1%)	19 (1.4%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	62 (4.6%)	27.6	314^th of 458 public high schools	31.4%		25.1	319^th of 442 public high schools	27.8%	5	34.9	18.1	25.8	21.5									$9,607	$273	$9,334
Alcovy High School	Public	9-12	14567 Highway 36	Covington	30014	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 784-4995	2,039	99	20.5	65.8%	394 (19.3%)	1,288 (63.2%)	238 (11.7%)	12 (0.6%)	1 (0.0%)	7 (0.3%)	99 (4.9%)	15.8	391^st of 458 public high schools	14.6%		17.2	363^rd of 442 public high schools	17.9%	28	23.7	21.2	17.4	7.1									$9,001	$476	$8,525
EXCEL Academy	Public	6-12	330 Tomlinson St	McDonough	30253	Henry County	Henry County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 957-4101	223	18	12.3	75.3%	14 (6.3%)	176 (78.9%)	22 (9.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	4.9	450^th of 458 public high schools	1.7%					(n/a)	3.8	0.0	3.2	5.1	13.5	6.1	7.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	5.0	7.5	$127,192	$1,846	$125,346
Spalding High School	Public	9-12	433 Wilson Rd	Griffin	30224	Spalding County	Griffin-Spalding County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 229-3775	1,209	76	15.9	62.1%	496 (41.0%)	526 (43.5%)	125 (10.3%)	10 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	48 (4.0%)	25.4	324^th of 458 public high schools	29.3%		27.1	303^rd of 442 public high schools	31.4%	21	29.1	20.4	32.3	16.4									$9,040	$611	$8,429
Jasper County High School	Public	9-12	14477 Ga Highway 11 N	Monticello	31064	Jasper County	Jasper County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 468-5026	753	46	16.4	66.3%	477 (63.3%)	157 (20.8%)	74 (9.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.7%)	39.8	242^nd of 458 public high schools	47.2%		46	199^th of 442 public high schools	55.0%	43	30.1	41.0	25.0	48.1									$9,676	$570	$9,107
AZ Kelsey Academy	Public	9-12	200 A Z Kelsey Ave	Griffin	30223	Spalding County	Griffin-Spalding County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 229-4365	28	6	4.6	75.0%	7 (25.0%)	16 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (17.9%)								(n/a)	6.3												$50,495	$1,689	$48,806

Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson High School

Is Jackson High School a good school?

Jackson High School ranks 230^th of 458 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Jackson High School?

Jackson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School
Elementary : Jackson Elementary School
Elementary : Stark Elementary School
Middle : Henderson Middle School

What district is Jackson High School in?

Butts County

How many students attend Jackson High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,071 students attended Jackson High School.

What is the racial makeup of Jackson High School?

Students at Jackson High School are 55% White, 34% African American, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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