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Jenkins County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 574 students in Jenkins County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Jenkins County School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
574 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jenkins County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#159 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
9%
19%
% Black
49%
36%
% White
39%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,969 is higher than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has grown by 94% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,483 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has grown by 94% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,969
$14,305
Spending / Student
$29,483
$13,431
Best Jenkins County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jenkins County Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
433 Barney Ave
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-1063
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-1063
Grades: 6-8
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Jenkins County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
433 Barney Ave
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-4791
Millen, GA 30442
(478) 982-4791
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jenkins County School District?
Jenkins County School District manages 2 public schools serving 574 students.
What is the rank of Jenkins County School District?
Jenkins County School District is ranked #162 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jenkins County School District?
49% of Jenkins County School District students are Black, 39% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jenkins County School District?
Jenkins County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Jenkins County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,483 is higher than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has grown by 94% over four school years.
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