Enrollment
835
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130300001259
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hazlehurst · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jeff Davis High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jeff Davis High School
Jeff Davis High School is a mid-sized high school in Hazlehurst, Georgia, enrolling 835 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 835 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 420 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #360, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 59/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Jeff Davis County also operates Jeff Davis Primary School (853 students) and Jeff Davis Elementary School (711 students) alongside Jeff Davis High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jeff Davis High School compares
Jeff Davis 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,889
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jeff Davis County, which includes Jeff Davis High School.
$11,889
Per student
-14%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 57.4%
Federal 18.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~835 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hazlehurst on the city page.
Is Jeff Davis High School a good school?
Jeff Davis High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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