Athens Reporter

There were 2,328 third grade students enrolled in Jackson County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 5.9% more than the previous year, according to reports from the Georgia Department of Education.

Jefferson Academy welcomed the largest number of third grade students among county schools, registering 614 students during the 2022-23 school year.

Within Jackson County schools, the highest student count was found in eighth grade, with the smallest class sizes seen in 12th grade.

Statewide, Jackson County ranked 26th in enrollment numbers, with a total of 30,557 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year. It was ranked 28th the year before.

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.

School name	# of 3rd Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Jefferson Academy	614	32.9%	1,866
West Jackson Elementary School	371	16.4%	2,262
Gum Springs Elementary School	325	15.4%	2,107
Commerce Elementary School	290	51.7%	561
South Jackson Elementary School	219	17.6%	1,244
North Jackson Elementary School	216	17.5%	1,236
East Jackson Elementary School	156	14.2%	1,098
Maysville Elementary School	137	17.3%	790
Jefferson Elementary School	0	0%	1,612
Commerce Primary School	0	0%	849
Commerce Middle School	0	0%	1,057