Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Jackson City School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jackson City School's student population of 324 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jackson City School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson City School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#607 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
11%
White
98%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson City School's ranking?
Jackson City School is ranked #607 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jackson City School?
The graduation rate of Jackson City School is 80%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Jackson City School?
324 students attend Jackson City School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Jackson City School students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson City School?
Jackson City School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jackson City School offer ?
Jackson City School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson City School part of?
Jackson City School is part of Jackson Independent School District.
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