JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL

Jackson High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Butts County school district, located in Jackson, GA with about 962 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 57 teachers, Jackson High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Jackson High School, located at 717 S. Harkness St. in Jackson, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Butts County School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous academic coursework with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Jackson High School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by providing various extracurricular activities, athletics, and career-technical programs. By fostering a supportive learning environment and leveraging community resources, the school strives to instill strong values and academic proficiency in its students, equipping them with the necessary tools to navigate their future endeavors after graduation.

For more information, contact Jackson High School at (770) 504-2340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

717 S Harkness St
Jackson, GA 30233
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JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jackson, GA with about 962 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Butts County
Total Students:
962
Teachers:
57.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 962 students

White
61.6%
Black or African American
31.7%
Two or more races
3.8%
Hispanic/Latino
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
Asian
0.1%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.