- Enrollment
- 1,395
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hoschton, GA
Jackson County High School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130294002134
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson County High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Hoschton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson County High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hoschton, GA.
School address
District: Jackson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130294002134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 130294002134 · Hoschton, GA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,222 enr · 23.6:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: East Jackson Comprehensive High School (1,395 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 5 public schools in Hoschton. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Jackson County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jackson County High School
2,222 students
- East Jackson C
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
1,395 students
- West Jackson E
West Jackson Elementary School
1,082 students
- West Jackson M
West Jackson Middle School
951 students
- Gum Springs El
Gum Springs Elementary School
939 students
- South Jackson 715
South Jackson Elementary School
715 students
What this shows Jackson County High School reports 2,222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson County High School compares
Jackson County High School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 64% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,222 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,222
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,848
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 741 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
African American 11.5%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Jackson County High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson County, which includes Jackson County High School.
$13,848
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $14,615
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 39.1%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jackson County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Jackson Comprehensive High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Jackson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Jackson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gum Springs Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Jackson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Hoschton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,222 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson County High School
How many students attend Jackson County High School?
Jackson County High School has 2,222 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hoschton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson County High School is 23.6:1, which is 64% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson County High School?
21.3% of students at Jackson County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson County High School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson County High School is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Hoschton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson County High School?
Jackson County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson County High School rank among public schools in Hoschton?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson County High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Hoschton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hoschton on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson County?
Besides Jackson County High School, Jackson County also operates East Jackson Comprehensive High School (1,395 students), West Jackson Elementary School (1,082 students), and West Jackson Middle School (951 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.
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