In the 2024-25 school year, Jefferson High School enrolled 134 Hispanic students, marking a 17.5% increase over the prior year, figures from the Georgia Department of Education show.
Total enrollment at Jefferson High School reached 1,341 students for 2024-25. Hispanic students represented 10% of the overall student body, ranking as the second-largest demographic at the school.
Located in the Jefferson City School District, Jefferson High’s central office is based in Jefferson.
Out of all four schools within the district, Jefferson High School reported the largest Hispanic student enrollment in 2024-25, with 134 students.
The National Center for Education Statistics reports Georgia public schools had a demographic breakdown of about 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native and 0.1% Pacific Islander students.
Chronic absenteeism has remained a significant challenge after the pandemic, with 20.7% of students statewide missing 10% or more of school days in 2024, the Georgia Department of Education said. In response, the agency rolled out a statewide attendance initiative featuring a real-time attendance dashboard, a public awareness campaign and focused support for districts with high needs to increase daily attendance.
For 2025, Georgia legislators updated attendance statutes to bar expulsion exclusively due to absenteeism. The law also expands reporting procedures and coordinates with programs providing alternative paths to graduation.
As of 2026, Georgia maintained an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, outpacing the national norm of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Hispanic students | % of Hispanic students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 760 | 45 | 6% |
| 2011-12 | 786 | 47 | 6% |
| 2012-13 | 825 | 49 | 6% |
| 2013-14 | 860 | 51 | 6% |
| 2014-15 | 929 | 74 | 8% |
| 2015-16 | 992 | 79 | 8% |
| 2016-17 | 1,070 | 85 | 8% |
| 2017-18 | 1,091 | 98 | 9% |
| 2018-19 | 1,121 | 89 | 8% |
| 2019-20 | 1,175 | 105 | 9% |
| 2020-21 | 1,136 | 90 | 8% |
| 2021-22 | 1,179 | 106 | 9% |
| 2022-23 | 1,205 | 96 | 8% |
| 2023-24 | 1,277 | 114 | 9% |
| 2024-25 | 1,341 | 134 | 10% |
