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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 511 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 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
511 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.57
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
22%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
91%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,288 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,262 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,288
$16,276
Spending / Student
$12,262
$17,192
Best North Jackson School District Public Schools (2025)
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 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Jackson School District?
North Jackson School District manages 2 public schools serving 511 students.
What is the rank of North Jackson School District?
North Jackson School District is ranked #49 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 Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Jackson School District?
North Jackson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher 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 $12,262 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
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