Jackson County School District
Top Rankings
Jackson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 938 students in Jackson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Jackson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,080 Schools
# Students
938 Students
486,305 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
38,542 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Jackson County School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 260 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 260 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.59
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,872 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,371 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
66,327 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
52 Students
96,156 Students
% Black Students
6%
20%
# White Students
849 Students
290,929 Students
% White Students
90%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
16,997 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
93
13,301
# Students in K Grade:
64
34,791
# Students in 1st Grade:
62
35,574
# Students in 2nd Grade:
70
35,591
# Students in 3rd Grade:
72
35,588
# Students in 4th Grade:
59
35,518
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
36,235
# Students in 6th Grade:
74
37,641
# Students in 7th Grade:
68
38,785
# Students in 8th Grade:
53
39,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
65
37,426
# Students in 10th Grade:
71
37,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
74
35,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
49
33,799
# Ungraded Students:
-
336
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,221 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,118. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,284 is less than the state median of $11,314. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$11 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$11 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,221
$11,118
Spending / Student
$10,284
$11,314
Best Jackson County School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swifton Middle School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Ashley
Swifton, AR 72471
(870) 485-2336
Swifton, AR 72471
(870) 485-2336
Grades: 5-7
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Tuckerman Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 N Dowell St
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2312
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2312
Grades: PK-4
| 420 students
Rank: #33.
Tuckerman High School
Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: 8-12
| 312 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District manages 3 public schools serving 938 students.
What is the rank of Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District is ranked #23 out of 260 school districts in Arkansas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County School District?
90% of Jackson County School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Jackson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,284 is less than the state median of $11,314. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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