Top 5 Best Jackson County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,041 students in Jackson County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 57 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, KY are Mckee Elementary School, Sand Gap Elementary School and Barnabus Home Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).

Best Jackson County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckee Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1005 Hwy. 89 N
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7157
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Sand Gap Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6783 Hwy 421 N
Sandgap, KY 40481
(606) 965-3171
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Barnabus Home Middle School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4500 Highway 30 W
Annville, KY 40402
(606) 304-2111
Grades: 6-8
| 3 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jackson Co Schools Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3331 Highway 421 South
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7181
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Rank: #55.
Tyner Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1340 Hwy 30 W
Tyner, KY 40486
(606) 364-5105
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #66.
Jackson County High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
560 Educational Mt. Drive
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7155
Grades: 9-12
| 551 students
Rank: #77.
Jackson County Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
139 Hwy 587
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-8351
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
Barnabus Home High School
Alternative School
4500 Highway 30 W
Annville, KY 40402
(606) 364-2111
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson Area Technology Center
Vocational School
562 Education Mountain Drive
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-2163
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jackson County, KY

Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Us Hwy 421 South
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-4950
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, KY include Mckee Elementary School, Sand Gap Elementary School and Barnabus Home Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County, KY?
9 public schools are located in Jackson County, KY.
What percentage of students in Jackson County, KY go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County, KY?
Jackson County, KY public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 26% (majority Black).

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