Jefferson Middle School

Summary:

Jefferson Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Jefferson, Georgia, serving 1,014 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Jefferson City School District, which is ranked 6th out of 203 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson Middle School has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in Georgia, with a statewide ranking of 38th out of 588 middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies significantly exceeding state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 8th-grade ELA proficiency rate of 67.8% was much higher than the rates at Banks County Middle School (46.3%), Westside Middle School (39.9%), and Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School (36.9%).

Another key factor that sets Jefferson Middle School apart is its relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 20.02% to 21.79% over the past few years. This is significantly lower than the nearby schools, such as Banks County Middle School (53.51%), Westside Middle School (65.76%), Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School (82.83%), and East Jackson Middle School (63.05%). This socioeconomic advantage may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, as research has shown a correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

100 Dragon Dr
Jefferson, GA 30549

(706) 367-2882

District: Jefferson City

SchoolDigger Rank:
38^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,894

Students who attend Jefferson Middle School usually attend:

High:

Jefferson High School

Feeder schools for Jefferson Middle School:

Elementary:	Jefferson Academy
	Jefferson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 973

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.6%

Hispanic:

9.6%

African American:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jefferson Middle School ranks better than 93.5% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.95. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.6%), Hispanic (9.6%), African American (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Jefferson Middle School employs 65.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Middle School is $7,894.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jefferson Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Middle School 38^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Jefferson Middle School in the ranking list.)

Jefferson City:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson City 6^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jefferson Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	81.29	47^th	420	88.8%
2007	83.78	35^th	445	92.1%
2008	85.41	34^th	462	92.6%
2009	86.27	25^th	466	94.6%
2010	84.56	33^rd	494	93.3%
2011	83.91	29^th	504	94.2%
2012	83.52	27^th	508	94.7%
2013	81.75	46^th	527	91.3%
2014	82.20	35^th	521	93.3%
2015	89.96	43^rd	537	92.0%
2016	91.24	32^nd	545	94.1%
2017	94.68	26^th	539	95.2%
2018	93.77	31^st	543	94.3%
2019	92.38	33^rd	559	94.1%
2021	95.83	26^th	542	95.2%
2022	95.69	30^th	567	94.7%
2023	94.15	36^th	577	93.8%
2024	93.95	38^th	588	93.5%

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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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by a parent
Thursday, July 7, 2011

The Jefferson School district is wonderful...the elementary, adademy and middle schools. The teachers are very responsive. The amount of homework is reasonable for their grades and tutoring is readily available if needed. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Jefferson Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	241	73	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
2001	268	57	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
2002	301	49	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
2003	301	49	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
2004	330	44	8	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
2005	342	61	10	16	1	n/a	n/a	16	446
2006	405	73	14	24	1	n/a	n/a	10	527
2007	436	71	9	29	0	n/a	n/a	11	556
2008	471	62	11	37	0	n/a	n/a	10	591
2009	465	59	10	38	1	n/a	n/a	13	586
2010	496	64	13	35	1	0	6	0	615
2011	519	53	15	46	1	0	10	0	644
2012	524	46	10	46	0	0	21	0	647
2013	518	51	9	56	0	2	22	0	658
2014	571	53	12	60	0	2	25	0	723
2015	598	63	12	68	0	2	25	0	768
2016	643	76	13	71	0	0	18	0	821
2017	689	68	13	61	0	0	17	0	848
2018	697	78	10	59	1	0	24	0	869
2019	707	70	15	52	3	0	37	0	884
2020	702	74	25	78	4	0	38	0	921
2021	726	82	26	72	4	0	40	0	950
2022	784	87	14	90	1	0	43	0	1019
2023	794	83	13	82	1	0	41	0	1014
2024	745	69	19	93	2	0	45	0	973

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 Jefferson Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	328	19.0	17.3	34.1
2001	337	24.7	13.6	27.6
2002	360	27.8	12.9	28.9
2003	360	27.8	12.9	28.9
2004	393	28.5	13.8	32.3
2005	446	29.3	15.2	29.5
2006	527	34.1	15.5	26.3
2007	556	40.1	13.9	28.1
2008	591	41.0	14.4	30.6
2009	586	41.2	14.2	32.8
2010	615	41.5	14.8	36.4
2011	644	38.2	16.8	34.2
2012	647	39.3	16.4	34.9
2013	658	39.3	16.7	33.3
2014	723	38.2	18.9	32
2015	768	42.0	18.2	27.2
2016	821	52.0	15.7	30.3
2017	848	55.5	15.2	28.3
2018	869	55.8	15.5	29.1
2019	884	58.3	15.1	25
2020	921	58.3	15.7	25
2021	950	60.4	15.7	21.8
2022	1019	62.1	16.4	n/a
2023	1014	67.2	15.0	20
2024	973	65.3	14.9	32.5

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 Jefferson Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	328	19.0	17.3	34.1
2001	337	24.7	13.6	27.6
2002	360	27.8	12.9	28.9
2003	360	27.8	12.9	28.9
2004	393	28.5	13.8	32.3
2005	446	29.3	15.2	29.5
2006	527	34.1	15.5	26.3
2007	556	40.1	13.9	28.1
2008	591	41.0	14.4	30.6
2009	586	41.2	14.2	32.8
2010	615	41.5	14.8	36.4
2011	644	38.2	16.8	34.2
2012	647	39.3	16.4	34.9
2013	658	39.3	16.7	33.3
2014	723	38.2	18.9	32
2015	768	42.0	18.2	27.2
2016	821	52.0	15.7	30.3
2017	848	55.5	15.2	28.3
2018	869	55.8	15.5	29.1
2019	884	58.3	15.1	25
2020	921	58.3	15.7	25
2021	950	60.4	15.7	21.8
2022	1019	62.1	16.4	n/a
2023	1014	67.2	15.0	20
2024	973	65.3	14.9	32.5

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 Jefferson Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$110 (1.6%)	$6,649 (98.4%)	$6,760
2018	$88 (1.2%)	$7,282 (98.8%)	$7,370
2019	$126 (1.6%)	$7,768 (98.4%)	$7,894

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 33^rd of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 36^th of 577 Middle schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Middle School)	62.4	63.7	1.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson City)	62.4	63.7	1.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Middle School)	53.8	71.7	17.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson City)	53.8	71.7	17.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Middle School)	67.3	61.5	5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson City)	67.3	61.5	5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Middle School)	77.1	63.7	13.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson City)	77.1	63.7	13.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Middle School)	76.7	69	7.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson City)	76.7	69	7.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Middle School)	78	70.1	7.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson City)	78	70.1	7.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson Middle School)	65	55.9	9.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Jefferson City)	65	55.9	9.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	884	1014	14.7%
African American	70	83	18.6%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	15	13	13.3%
Hispanic	52	82	57.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	707	794	12.3%
Two or More Races	37	41	10.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25%	20%	5%

Schools Near Jefferson Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (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 Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th 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
Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Dragon Dr	Jefferson	30549	Jackson County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	No	(706) 367-2882	973	65	14.9	32.5%	745 (76.6%)	69 (7.1%)	93 (9.6%)	19 (2.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (4.6%)	93.9	38^th of 588 public middle schools	93.5%		94.2	36^th of 577 public middle schools	93.8%	2			63.7	67.9	67.8		67.7	72.8	74.2			58.6	$7,894	$126	$7,768
Legacy Knoll Middle School	Public	6-8	79 Legacy Knoll Lane	Hoschton	30548	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(706) 654-5590	680	50	13.5	53.7%	357 (52.5%)	71 (10.4%)	170 (25.0%)	34 (5.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	45 (6.6%)	64.7	182^nd of 588 public middle schools	69.0%					(n/a)	97.9		40.8	41.4	40.0		42.7	53.4	47.5			45.5
West Jackson Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Gum Springs Church Rd	Jefferson	30549	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	No	(706) 654-2775	858	56	15.4	34.7%	543 (63.3%)	75 (8.7%)	146 (17.0%)	41 (4.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.8%)	82.6	90^th of 588 public middle schools	84.7%		71.9	136^th of 577 public middle schools	76.4%	46	96.9		56.4	46.0	55.3		58.5	54.9	65.5			53.2	$8,516	$188	$8,328
East Jackson Middle School	Public	6-7	1880 Hoods Mill Rd	Commerce	30529	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 335-2083	547	41	13.4	72.2%	380 (69.5%)	37 (6.8%)	98 (17.9%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.8%)	55.2	241^st of 588 public middle schools	59.0%		57.4	217^th of 577 public middle schools	62.4%	24			35.5	37.5			33.9	44.9					$9,812	$564	$9,248
Commerce Middle School	Public	5-8	7690 Jefferson Rd	Commerce	30529	Jackson County	Commerce City	No	No	No	No	(706) 335-5594	553	38	14.4	64.4%	345 (62.4%)	52 (9.4%)	106 (19.2%)	14 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.5%)	79.7	105^th of 588 public middle schools	82.1%		75.8	122^nd of 577 public middle schools	78.9%	17		55.0	53.7	50.7	59.3	62.6	48.5	51.4	56.4	47.0	44.2	44.3	$8,345	$185	$8,160
Bear Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	228 Jefferson St	Statham	30666	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 867-2116	742	55	13.4	64.3%	368 (49.6%)	106 (14.3%)	195 (26.3%)	25 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.3%)	43	319^th of 588 public middle schools	45.7%		44.2	300^th of 577 public middle schools	48.0%	19	77.5		33.6	35.0	38.2		18.5	34.5	40.1		24.4	31.5	$9,204	$528	$8,676
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School	Public	6-8	1600 Tallassee Rd	Athens	30606	Clarke County	Clarke County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 548-7208	718	60	11.9	77.2%	108 (15.0%)	301 (41.9%)	271 (37.7%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.0%)	39.3	345^th of 588 public middle schools	41.3%		43.4	306^th of 577 public middle schools	47.0%	39	94.1		27.0	30.7	36.9		26.2	33.2	34.7			31.2	$10,345	$1,086	$9,259
Russell Middle School	Public	6-8	364 W Candler St	Winder	30680	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 867-8181	988	63	15.5	61.9%	484 (49.0%)	119 (12.0%)	259 (26.2%)	62 (6.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (6.3%)	54.2	250^th of 588 public middle schools	57.5%		47.2	281^st of 577 public middle schools	51.3%	31	65.2		40.3	35.1	47.6		26.0	32.4	41.9		32.4	40.8	$8,241	$458	$7,783
Westside Middle School	Public	6-8	240 Matthews School Rd	Winder	30680	Barrow County	Barrow County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 307-2972	744	56	13.3	74.6%	266 (35.8%)	113 (15.2%)	277 (37.2%)	34 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (7.3%)	36.4	364^th of 588 public middle schools	38.1%		30.5	403^rd of 577 public middle schools	30.2%	39	76.6		32.2	27.0	39.9		23.0	29.2	31.5		18.8	25.8	$8,515	$518	$7,997
Dove Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	7915 Hog Mountain Rd	Statham	30666	Barrow County	Oconee County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(706) 310-2017	487	32	15.0	14.2%	397 (81.5%)	18 (3.7%)	30 (6.2%)	21 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.3%)	96.9	19^th of 588 public middle schools	96.8%					(n/a)	100.0		67.9	71.2	72.5		80.2	71.8	77.1			79.1

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Middle School

How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 973 students attended Jefferson Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Jefferson Middle School attend?

Students who attend Jefferson Middle School usually go on to attend Jefferson High School

What district is Jefferson Middle School in?

Jefferson City

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Middle School?

Students at Jefferson Middle School are 77% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Jefferson Middle School a good school?

Yes. Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 6.5% of Georgia middle schools.

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