East Jackson Comprehensive High School

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East Jackson Comprehensive High School

Public High School | Grade 8-12
1435 Hoods Mill Rd,  Commerce, GA
Jackson County School System
3.8
3.6
1,395 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Chanda Palmer
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
90
Full Time Teachers
90
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
31.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
12.3%
State Average
15.6%
Science
5.9%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
640:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
62.3%
Hispanic
24.2%
Black
6.4%
Two or more races
5.2%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Georgia 209 Students
University of North Georgia 180 Students
Kennesaw State University 80 Students
Georgia State University 77 Students
Athens Technical College 74 Students
Georgia Southern University 62 Students
Emory University 55 Students
Berry College 48 Students
Brenau University 48 Students
Piedmont University 46 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 50 Students
Business 49 Students
Biology 42 Students
Psychology 33 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 19 Students
Marketing 19 Students
Engineering 18 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 16 Students
Early Childhood Education 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 95 Reviews
4.0 Alum
1/3/2026
Overall, east jackson was a good experience for me. its not the best or nicest school but it was a good environment to be in.
4.0 Senior
2/21/2024
I've been in EJCHS since the 8th grade. Overall, I would have to say that my experience here is pretty good. For the most part, I've had really good teachers and the Administrators seem to have their priorities right. The counselors here are efficient and reliable when it comes to helping me prepare for college life/life after high school. I don't necessarily have a bunch of complaints, although sometime last school year (2022 - 2023 school year) there was an issue with the badges and it caused false lockdowns.. it caused a bunch of my fellow students to panic and I'd hope that it wouldn't happen anymore for the students that aren't graduating and the future EJCHS students.
4.0 Alum
12/30/2021
I liked the friendships that were made due to the size of the school. AP classes were offered and dual enrollment was available. I feel that the AP classes were not taught well enough to ace the test The school needs to work with the colleges more
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 7 Reviews
5.0 student
9/17/2025
It is a wonderful school for me and everyone around me.
3.0 parent
7/26/2024
As a parent and a grandmother I will State what I know. 1 I had 2 teens who went to this school when it 1st open and at that time it was GREAT, The JROTC was wonderful and Colonel Taylor was The Best. Both of my teens Graduated. Now we come to 7 years later when my grandson started going there. He h...
5.0 parent
3/24/2023
The school does a good job , but the school needs to be maintained better
1.0 student
3/4/2022
I am a student that currently goes here. I will be a senior next year. Last year was my first year here and i loved it. But ever since this school year started I hate my school more and more everyday because of the administration. Especially Dr. Henry. He and the other admin decided the best way to...

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East Jackson Comprehensive High School is a public school for students in grades 8-12 in Commerce, GA, in the Jefferson neighborhood, and is served by the Jackson County School System in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,395 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. East Jackson Comprehensive High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $456,984. Discover additional schools in the area, like East Jackson Middle School, East Jackson Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Commerce has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near East Jackson Comprehensive High School.

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