Jeff Davis County

Hazlehurst, Georgia — 4 schools

3,075
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$12,967
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Jeff Davis County operates 4 public schools serving 3,075 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Georgia. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,074 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Jeff Davis County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,967 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 24.0% local, 57.4% state, and 18.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $67,534 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 36/100, ranked #169 of 216 in Georgia against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 510.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 27.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.5% White, 23.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% African American across the district's schools.

Jeff Davis Primary School accounts for 27.7% of all Jeff Davis County student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Jeff Davis County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Jeff Davis County has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 71.3% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Jeff Davis County student-counselor ratio is 511:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Jeff Davis County chronic absenteeism rate is 27.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Jeff Davis County is typically wider than the Jeff Davis County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

18.6%
Federal
57.4%
State
24.0%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
169 / 216
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Jeff Davis County county, where this district is located.

$765
Studio/mo
$770
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,167
3 BR/mo
$1,417
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$67,534
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Jeff Davis County.

White 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
African American 15.3%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 4.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

510.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Jeff Davis County

School Enrollment
Jeff Davis Primary School
853
Jeff Davis High School
835
Jeff Davis Elementary School
711
Jeff Davis Middle School
675

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Jeff Davis County?

Jeff Davis County has 4 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 3,075 students.

How much does Jeff Davis County spend per student?

Jeff Davis County spends $12,967 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #169 in Georgia.

What is the average teacher salary in Jeff Davis County?

The average teacher salary in Jeff Davis County is $67,534 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Jeff Davis County?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Jeff Davis County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Jeff Davis County?

Jeff Davis County students are 56.5% White, 23.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% African American, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Jeff Davis County?

Jeff Davis County has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #169 out of 216 districts in Georgia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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