Public schools in Commerce, GA
7 open public schools with an address in Commerce, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,465
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Georgia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Commerce public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Commerce, GA: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,465 students, an average of 638 per school. The largest campus is East Jackson Comprehensive High School (1,395 students), and the largest elementary school is East Jackson Elementary School (634).
Commerce City operates the most schools here (4), and 2 regular districts have at least one Commerce campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 65% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Commerce
Elementary schools in Commerce
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce Elementary School Commerce City | 03–04 | 308 | 13.9:1 | |
| Commerce Primary Commerce City | PK–02 | 456 | 13.5:1 | |
| East Jackson Elementary School Jackson County | PK–05 | 634 | 12.1:1 |
Middle schools in Commerce
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce Middle School Commerce City | 05–08 | 579 | 14.7:1 | |
| East Jackson Middle School Jackson County | 06–08 | 536 | 14:1 |
High schools in Commerce
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce High School Commerce City | 09–12 | 557 | 13.7:1 | |
| East Jackson Comprehensive High School Jackson County | 08–12 | 1,395 | 15.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.7%
- Hispanic20.1%
- Black7.9%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Commerce schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,465 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Commerce
How many public schools are in Commerce, GA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Commerce: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 4,465 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Commerce?
Schools with an address in Commerce belong to 2 education agencies, led by Commerce City (4 schools), Jackson County (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Commerce?
East Jackson Comprehensive High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Commerce, with 1,395 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Commerce?
No school with an address in Commerce is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Georgia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Commerce schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Commerce public schools is 13.9:1, similar to the Georgia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Commerce guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Georgia cities