Best Jackson County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 7,961 students in Jackson County, GA. The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, GA are Mill Creek High School, Jefferson High School and Jackson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public high schools.
Jackson County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Jackson Comprehensive High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mill Creek High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4400 Braselton Hwy
Hoschton, GA 30548
(678) 714-5850
Gr: 9-12 | 2,782 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
575 Washington St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2881
Gr: 9-12 | 1,339 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Jackson County High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
152 Jaxco Jct
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 367-5003
Gr: 9-12 | 2,222 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Commerce High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
272 Lakeview Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5942
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1435 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-8900
Gr: 8-12 | 1,395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, GA include Mill Creek High School, Jefferson High School and Jackson County High School. Jackson County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
5 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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