West Jackson Middle School

400 Gum Springs Church Rd
Jefferson, GA 30549

www.JacksonSchoolsGA.org

951 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Jackson Middle School, located at 400 Gum Springs Church Road in Jefferson, Georgia, is a key component of the Jackson County School System. The school serves the growing community in the northern part of the county, providing a comprehensive middle school education for students in grades 6 through 8. Known for its focus on academic achievement and student development, the school strives to create a supportive environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school.

The school operates under the mission of the Jackson County School System, which emphasizes preparing students for future success through a blend of academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and character development. As part of a district that values community partnership, West Jackson Middle School utilizes modern educational resources to engage its student body. Families interested in specific information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district policies can access further details via the official Jackson County School System website at http://www.JacksonSchoolsGA.org.

951

Total Students

61.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Jackson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	593
Hispanic	177
Black	93
Asian	40
Two or More	45
American Indian	3

White
593 (62.4%)
Hispanic
177 (18.6%)
Black
93 (9.8%)
Two or More
45 (4.7%)
Asian
40 (4.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jackson County
Phone:	(706)654-2775
Website:	http://www.JacksonSchoolsGA.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	951
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 329

Grade 7 303

Grade 8 319