West Jackson Middle School in Jefferson, Georgia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

West Jackson Middle School is a rural public school in Jefferson, Georgia that is part of Jackson County School District. It serves 951 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.1:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

951 Students

63 Teachers

400 Gum Springs Church Rd

Jefferson, GA 30549 View local requests

http://www.jacksonschoolsga.org

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West Jackson Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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West Jackson Middle School Demographics

35%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

29%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

West Jackson Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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