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Program (TIP) that provides opportunities for school in the county with an International immersive programs that partner area
scholastic advancement. Baccalaureate (IB) program. West Jackson industries with hands-on experiences
Commerce High School is named an AP Elementary School is one of seven STEAM for students.
Honor School, where students can participate elementary schools in the state, and athletes
in dual enrollment and earn college credit across the system routinely earn region and
while enjoying work-based learning state titles. Jefferson City School System
opportunities. The high school’s Career, An increasing number of students
Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) graduate from high school having already 4-Year Cohort Graduation Rate – 97.6%
program has Career Pathways developed earned college credits and technical
for students to select and complete. Career certificates through dual enrollment with The Jefferson City School System,
Pathways have several specialized courses the University of North Georgia and Lanier currently serving approximately 4,100
to provide students rigorous core elements, students, has a rich and proud educational
performance standards, and skills necessary Technical College. tradition reaching back to the year 1818.
after high school graduation to enter the Authentic learning experiences in STEM There are four schools, including Jefferson
workforce or choose college/university, or the programs that integrate science, technology, Elementary, grades PK-2; Jefferson Academy,
military for additional training. engineering, and math, including robotics, grades 3-5; Jefferson Middle, grades 6-8;
begin in elementary school across the system. and Jefferson High, grades 9-12. The school
Fine arts programs provide opportunities in system also operates a Center for Early
Jackson County School System band and choral music, theater, dance, visual Learning, serving 3- and 4-year old students,
arts, and digital and video production. located at Jefferson Elementary School.
Student achievement results consistently
4-Year Cohort Graduation Rate 2021 - 93.8% A full slate of extracurricular activities is exceed local, regional, state, and national
available, ranging from leadership, chorus, averages. Both Jefferson Elementary
EDUCATION IN JACKSON COUNTY, GEORGIA The Jackson County School System drama, and academic competitions, to School and Jefferson Academy have been
(JCSS) is an exceptional public school district award-winning FFA and 4-H programs, career- recognized as Title I Distinguished Schools.
serving more than 9,200 students in six centered organizations, special interest clubs, Jefferson Middle School has been named
elementary, two middle, and two high and performing arts opportunities. a National Blue Ribbon School based on
schools. The student-teacher ratio is In the 2021-22 school year, Jackson exemplary high-performing results, being
approximately 12 to 1. County High School opened doors on its new the only middle school in Georgia and one
The Jackson County School campus on the county’s west side. The former of 45 nationwide in 2021. Jefferson High
System is committed to high school in the center of the county is now School remains an AP Honor School, based
on student performance on Advanced
excellence in academics, Empower College & Career Center (EC3). High Placement Exams, and has earned national
athletics, and the arts. Jackson schoolers are bused to EC3 to advance their recognition from U.S. News in the
County High School is the only learning, college and career paths through 2021 Best High Schools rankings as well as
received the 2021 Great Schools Gold in
College Success award.
Multiple opportunities exist for students
Jefferson City Schools to explore their interests through various
sports, clubs, and many other activities.
Highly competitive athletic programs,
including 61 state championships, are in
place at the middle and high school levels.
Off-site learning experiences, including
Scotland Exchange, World War II Europe Trip,
Normandy Tour, National Parks Explorations,
Tybee Island, and Washington, D.C. are
included as part of the overall instructional
program. JCS has established a Bio-STEAM
Outdoor Learning Center, consisting of 180
acres of wetlands, to actively engage students
in authentic learning experiences while
protecting and preserving the environment.
The school system is embraced by
a community that supports a quality
education for all students and upholds high
expectations for teaching and learning. The
belief that Exposure to Excellence Promotes
Excellence is evident in all aspects of the
system’s overall program, including the arts,
athletics, and academics.

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