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Best Jackson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 21,415 students in Jackson County, GA (there are 3 private schools, serving 399 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%). Jackson County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, GA are Jefferson Academy, Mill Creek High School and Osborne Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Academy
(Math: 79% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
99 Dragon Dr
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2300
Gr: 3-5 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Mill Creek High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4400 Braselton Hwy
Hoschton, GA 30548
(678) 714-5850
Gr: 9-12 | 2,782 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Osborne Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4404 Braselton Hwy
Hoschton, GA 30548
(770) 904-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,816 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Dragon Dr
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2882
Gr: 6-8 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
575 Washington St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2881
Gr: 9-12 | 1,339 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Duncan Creek Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4500 Braselton Hwy
Hoschton, GA 30548
(678) 714-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 1,593 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Commerce Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
825 Lakeview Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-1801
Gr: 3-4 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Commerce Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7690 Jefferson Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5594
Gr: 5-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
West Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
391 E Jefferson St
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 654-2044
Gr: PK-5 | 1,082 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Gum Springs Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Gum Springs Church Rd
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-5580
Gr: PK-5 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
East Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1531 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
Jackson County High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
152 Jaxco Jct
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 367-5003
Gr: 9-12 | 2,222 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Commerce High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
272 Lakeview Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5942
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
West Jackson Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Gum Springs Church Rd
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-2775
Gr: 6-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1515.
North Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1880 Old Gainesville Hwy
Talmo, GA 30575
(706) 693-2246
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1616.
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1435 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-8900
Gr: 8-12 | 1,395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1717.
East Jackson Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-2083
Gr: 6-7 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Commerce Primary
395 Minish Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5587
Gr: PK-2 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Heroes Elementary School
4001 Hwy 332
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 654-5013
Gr: PK-5 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Elementary School
415 Hoschton St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-8242
Gr: PK-2 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Legacy Knoll Middle School
79 Legacy Knoll Lane
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 654-5590
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, GA include Jefferson Academy, Mill Creek High School and Osborne Middle School. Jackson County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
20 public schools are located in Jackson County.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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