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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Jackson Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,497 students in Jackson, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson, GA are Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School, Jackson High School and Stark Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Jackson, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
150 Shiloh Rd
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2356
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Jackson High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
717 S Harkness St
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2340
Gr: 9-12 | 1,060 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Stark Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
209 Stark Rd
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 775-9470
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
494 George Tate Dr
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2310
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Brownlee Rd
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 775-9480
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jackson, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson, GA include Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School, Jackson High School and Stark Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson?
5 public schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jackson are often viewed compared to one another?

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