Jeff Davis High School

Jeff Davis County
156 Collins St
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
833 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Jeff Davis High School, located in Hazlehurst, Georgia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Jeff Davis County School District. The school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on core curriculum requirements, college preparatory tracks, and various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. As a community-centered school, it plays a vital role in the local area, fostering a culture that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded individuals.

In addition to its academic offerings, Jeff Davis High School maintains an active extracurricular program that includes a variety of athletic teams, clubs, and organizations, often known by their mascot, the Yellow Jackets. These programs are designed to encourage student engagement, leadership, and school spirit, helping to build a sense of community within the student body. Through its commitment to instruction and student development, the school remains a cornerstone of the Hazlehurst community, striving to support the diverse needs and aspirations of its student population.
833
Total Students
49.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    486 (58.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    196 (23.5 %)
  • Black
    126 (15.1 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Jeff Davis County
Phone: (912)375-6760
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 833
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 772
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 232
Grade 10 202
Grade 11 205
Grade 12 194
Gender Ratio