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Jeff Davis Middle School is
a rural public school
in Hazlehurst, Georgia that is part of Jeff Davis County School District.
It serves 675 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.7:1.
Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades 6 - 8
675 Students
46 Teachers
93 Collins StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
37%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Jeff Davis Middle School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated May 13, 2026
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in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
Jeff Davis Middle School
$11,015
raised using DonorsChoose
16
projects
funded
7
teachers
funded
8
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
11
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Jeff Davis Middle School has received support from
5 individuals from Georgia and
3 individuals out-of-state.
