Top Rankings
North Jackson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 497 students in North Jackson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in North Jackson School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
497 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Jackson School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.5%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
91%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,382 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,879 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,382
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,879
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best North Jackson School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12763 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2244
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2244
Gr: PK-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Jackson Heights High School And Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12719 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195
Gr: 7-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Jackson School District?
North Jackson School District manages 2 public schools serving 497 students.
What is the rank of North Jackson School District?
North Jackson School District is ranked #50 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (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 Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Jackson School District?
91% of North Jackson School District students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Jackson School District?
North Jackson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is North Jackson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,879 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
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