Jackson County High School

Jackson County High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
152 Jaxco Jct,  Hoschton, GA
Jackson County School System
3.6
4.3
2,042 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Pete Jones
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
103
Full Time Teachers
103
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
59.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
492:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
White
66%
Hispanic
16.6%
Black
9.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.8%
Two or more races
3.7%
Native American
<1%

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 406 Students
University of North Georgia 324 Students
Georgia State University 182 Students
Kennesaw State University 181 Students
Georgia Southern University 123 Students
Emory University 115 Students
Georgia College & State University 106 Students
Georgia Institute of Technology 95 Students
Berry College 73 Students
Columbus State University 64 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 98 Students
Nursing 91 Students
Business 82 Students
Psychology 79 Students
Marketing 42 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 39 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 33 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Small Business Management 30 Students
Criminology 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 157 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/14/2025
My experience with Jackson County has been on the better half of alright. The school is always clean, the classes good, and much more. However, I don't think I've ever been impressed by Jackson County. Many students get up to trouble among one another, vape in the bathroom, etc. While the school addresses issues like these, they rarely come up with solutions for any of them. On top of that, the school has gotten extremely overcrowded in the last few years. Other than that, I've enjoyed my time at the school and think highly of some of the teachers and faculty.
4.0 Sophomore
1/28/2025
Jackson County High School has given me an overall great experience. When coming in as a freshman, I was nervous. Through the last few years, I have developed strong relationships with my teachers and coaches to better me as a student, but also as a person. They provide top notch athletic facilities along with a beautiful campus that houses all student needs.
5.0 Senior
12/15/2024
I've only gone to this school for about 1year. My experience has been really good to be completely honest. The administration and staff are all so very sweet and understanding.My teachers have really taught me well. I'm very glad to say that I am a Panther!!
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/4/2025
JCHS is an awesome school with an inviting culture and strong academics. I understand their test scores are above the regional and the state averages. Communication at this school is a phenomenal. We get grades almost immediately and emails about what is going on at the school weekly. The teachers s...
5.0 parent
2/20/2025
JCSS is an amazing school that offers so many opportunities for students. The administrators and faculty are talented and caring. We love this high school. No wonder it is growing so much
5.0 student
5/1/2023
The school is a great place to be, no doubt about it.
5.0 student
11/29/2022
I like this school and the team.

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Jackson County High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hoschton, 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 2,042 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Jackson County High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $519,536. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jefferson High School, Jefferson Middle School, Jackson Trail Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Hoschton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jackson County High School.

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