Athens Reporter

There were 2,269 fifth grade students enrolled in Jackson County schools in the 2022-23 school year, 1.6% less than the previous year, according to reports from the Georgia Department of Education.

Jefferson Academy welcomed the largest number of fifth grade students among county schools, registering 608 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 5th Grade Students Enrolled	% of Student Body	Total Enrollment
Jefferson Academy	608	32.6%	1,866
West Jackson Elementary School	381	16.8%	2,262
Gum Springs Elementary School	353	16.8%	2,107
Commerce Middle School	254	24%	1,057
East Jackson Elementary School	198	18%	1,098
South Jackson Elementary School	191	15.4%	1,244
North Jackson Elementary School	175	14.2%	1,236
Maysville Elementary School	109	13.8%	790
Commerce Elementary School	0	0%	561
Jefferson Elementary School	0	0%	1,612
Commerce Primary School	0	0%	849