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Jackson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 945 students in Jackson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Jackson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
945 Students
490,514 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
39,201 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jackson County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#32 out of 258 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.4%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
6%
19%
% White
87%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,351 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,988. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,415 is less than the state median of $12,900. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,351
$12,988
Spending / Student
$12,415
$12,900
Best Jackson County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tuckerman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 N Dowell St
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2312
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2312
Gr: PK-4 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Tuckerman High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 N Dowell St
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2657
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2657
Gr: 8-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Swifton Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Ashley
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 485-2381
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 485-2381
Gr: 5-7 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District manages 3 public schools serving 945 students.
What is the rank of Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District is ranked #34 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County School District?
87% of Jackson County School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Jackson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,415 is less than the state median of $12,900. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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