Jackson High School

Butts County
717 S Harkness St
Jackson, GA 30233
1,070 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
1,070
Total Students
62.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    592 (55.3 %)
  • Black
    359 (33.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    58 (5.4 %)
  • Two or More
    57 (5.3 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.3 %)
  • 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: Butts County
Phone: (770)504-2340
Website: http://jhs.butts.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,070
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 907
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 9 290
Grade 10 287
Grade 11 257
Grade 12 236
Gender Ratio
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High School 9th - 12th