| Index | Jefferson | Ohio | National |
| Average Test Scores | 67% | 61% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 3 | 3,650 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 1 | 1,000 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 1 | 393 | 7,963 |

| Index | Jefferson | Ohio | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 89.1% | 86.9% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 89.1% | 85.6% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 55.1% | 55.7% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 28.0% | 35.1% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 12.7% | 26.7% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 6.3% | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 0.7% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 3 public schools, 1 private schools and 1 post-secondary schools in Jefferson. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Jefferson, OH schools is 67%. The average student to teacher ratio is 19:1. In Jefferson, OH, an average of 89.1% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 89.1% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Austinburg, OH | 597 | 85% | 76.0% |
| Rock Creek, OH | 527 | 70% | 44.8% |
| Madison, OH | 3,256 | 66% | 38.0% |
| Geneva, OH | 6,087 | 65% | 35.9% |
| Orwell, OH | 1,924 | 65% | 34.4% |
| Jefferson, OH | 3,492 | 67% | 39.6% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Hoosick Falls, NY | 3,491 | 52% | 7.8% |
| Union City, IN | 3,491 | 42% | 12.0% |
| West Sand Lake, NY | 3,495 | 65% | 34.4% |
| Carey, OH | 3,495 | 66% | 38.0% |
| Maiden, NC | 3,496 | 43% | 10.2% |
| Jefferson, OH | 3,492 | 67% | 39.6% |