GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
GA Superintendent of Education Richard Woods 2023 | Georgia Department of Education
Among the 15,323 students attending Jackson County schools, 68.9% were white. Hispanic students were the second most common ethnicity, making up 15.6% of Jackson County student body.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common ethnicity in Jackson County School Districts, representing 71.4% of the student body.
Jackson County School District had the most even distribution of races among county school districts, which included 66% of white students, 18% of Hispanic students, 8% of African American students, and 3% of Asian students.
In the 2022-23 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county increased 5.6% when compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Jackson County.
As of 2024, Georgia has an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 15:1, which is better than the national average of 16:1. The state has its best student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1 in pre-kindergarten and middle school grades, while high school has an average ratio of 17:1.
| District | Most prevalent ethnicity | % of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County School District | White | 66% | 9,630 |
| Jefferson City School District | White | 77% | 3,949 |
| Commerce City School District | White | 67% | 1,744 |
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