Jerger Elementary School vs. Hand In Hand Primary
Should you attend Jerger Elementary School or Hand In Hand Primary? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jerger Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hand In Hand Primary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (2006-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jerger Elementary School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jerger Elementary School.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hand In Hand Primary.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hand In Hand Primary.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jerger Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hand In Hand Primary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2006-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jerger Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Thomasville City School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hand In Hand Primary with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Thomas County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2006-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jerger Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Top 20% in GA)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jerger Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Thomasville City School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Top 20% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jerger Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Thomasville City School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
(Top 20% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jerger Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Thomasville City School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart displays the students of Jerger Elementary School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Jerger Elementary School by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of Hand In Hand Primary by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Hand In Hand Primary by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jerger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Thomasville City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hand In Hand Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Thomas County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jerger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Thomasville City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1997-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hand In Hand Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Thomas County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jerger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Thomasville City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hand In Hand Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Thomas County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jerger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Thomasville City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hand In Hand Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Thomas County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jerger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Thomasville City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hand In Hand Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Thomas County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Jerger Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Thomasville City School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Hand In Hand Primary, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Thomas County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2006-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jerger Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Thomasville City School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hand In Hand Primary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Thomas County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2024)")
(12-13 School Year Data)
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jerger Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Thomasville City School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hand In Hand Primary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Thomas County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2013)")
School Overview
Top Rankings
Jerger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 740 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jerger Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Hand In Hand Primary serves 731 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-K
Total Students
740 students
731 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
52 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#219 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
n/a
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
n/a
n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
82
354
Kindergarten Students
120
377
Grade 1 Students
118
-
Grade 2 Students
117
-
Grade 3 Students
98
-
Grade 4 Students
109
-
Grade 5 Students
96
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
28%
34%
% White
63%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
