- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hazlehurst, GA
Jeff Davis High School
Federal NCES profile for Jeff Davis High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130300001259
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jeff Davis High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hazlehurst · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jeff Davis High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jeff Davis High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hazlehurst, GA.
School address
District: Jeff Davis County · Georgia
NCES ID 130300001259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Jeff Davis High School held near 846 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 49.5 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 130300001259 · Hazlehurst, GA High · MID · TRAD
835 enr · 17:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Jeff Davis Primary School (853 students)
Jeff Davis High School held near 846 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 49.5 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Jeff Davis High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jeff Davis Pri
Jeff Davis Primary School
853 students
- This school
Jeff Davis High School
835 students
- Jeff Davis Ele
Jeff Davis Elementary School
711 students
- Jeff Davis Mid
Jeff Davis Middle School
675 students
What this shows Jeff Davis High School reports 835 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jeff Davis High School compares
Jeff Davis 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 | ▲ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 22% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 835 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
835
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below 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
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$12,458
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Jeff Davis High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jeff Davis County reports $12,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jeff Davis High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Davis Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jeff Davis Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jeff Davis Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jeff Davis High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~835 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jeff Davis High School
How many students attend Jeff Davis High School?
Jeff Davis High School has 835 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hazlehurst, GA. CCD year-over-year: 833 (2022-23) → 846 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeff Davis High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeff Davis High School is 17:1, which is 18% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jeff Davis High School?
47.2% of students at Jeff Davis High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jeff Davis High School?
The largest demographic group at Jeff Davis High School is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Hazlehurst, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jeff Davis High School?
Jeff Davis High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Jeff Davis High School rank among public schools in Hazlehurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Jeff Davis High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hazlehurst, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jeff Davis County?
Besides Jeff Davis High School, Jeff Davis County also operates Jeff Davis Primary School (853 students), Jeff Davis Elementary School (711 students), and Jeff Davis Middle School (675 students). See the Jeff Davis County district page for the complete list.