- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, GA
Jackson High School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130069000301
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Jackson, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Jackson High School held near 1,071 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 63.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 130069000301 · Jackson, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,060 enr · 17.1:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Henderson Middle School (761 students)
Jackson High School held near 1,071 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 63.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Jackson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jackson High School
1,060 students
- Henderson Midd
Henderson Middle School
761 students
- Stark Elementa
Stark Elementary School
678 students
- Jackson Elemen
Jackson Elementary School
503 students
- Hampton L. Dau
Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School
495 students
What this shows Jackson High School reports 1,060 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson High School compares
Jackson High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,060 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,060
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Georgia - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,164
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
158
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
African American 35.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Jackson High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Butts County reports $13,164 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stark Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,060 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson High School
How many students attend Jackson High School?
Jackson High School has 1,060 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,070 (2022-23) → 1,071 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson High School is 17.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson High School?
83.2% of students at Jackson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson High School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson High School is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Jackson, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson High School?
Jackson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Jackson, 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 Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Butts County?
Besides Jackson High School, Butts County also operates Henderson Middle School (761 students), Stark Elementary School (678 students), and Jackson Elementary School (503 students). See the Butts County district page for the complete list.