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The Jackson County School System serves more than 11,500 students in seven elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, and the Empower College and Career Center. We are committed to promoting student success through leadership, character, and performance from Pre-K through 12th grade. The Jackson County School System is currently under construction on three new facilities, all based at Highway 332 and Boone Road in Hoschton. Hayes Farm Elementary School and Hoschton High School will open in August 2027, while Sell’s Mill Middle School will open in August 2028.

We are excited to welcome you to the Jackson County School System! We are absolutely committed to student performance through personalization. We’re preparing our students for the future and will continue our focus on The 7 Mindsets: Everything is Possible, Passion First, We are Connected, 100% Accountable, Attitude of Gratitude, Live to Give, and The Time is Now. We encourage you to talk with your children about these mindsets and how they build character and academic achievement. In addition to preparing for remarkable learning experiences, our district is gearing up for record breaking growth in our community. It is an exciting time to be a part of the Jackson County community. We look forward to seeing the smiling faces of our students; they are the reason we are here. They bring energy to our campuses and hope for all of us. Thank you for your partnership now and throughout the school year.

The Jackson County School System was named a Top Workplace in 2024 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, along with an Education Industry Top Workplace. JCSS earned the same honors in 2025, along with being named a USA Today Top Workplace.

 

The mission of the Jackson County School System is to strive for continuous improvement and excellence in achievement, performance, and life preparation for all students. 

The Jackson County School System will excel nationally in academics, arts and athletics, fostering the development of well-rounded individuals who contribute positively to society.

  • All students can learn in a safe, engaging, challenging, and supportive learning environment
  • School, family, and community collaboration are essential to continuous improvement
  • An essential function of school is to prepare students to be independent and critical thinkers, problem solvers, and successful, lifelong learners.
  • Providing students with opportunities to learn, develop, and excel outside of core academic areas promotes connections that are critical to a positive learning environment.
  • It is the duty of the district to be responsible stewards of public funds and resources while putting the essential needs of students first.
  • The Retention and recruitment of a quality workforce is paramount to student success.