For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,022 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 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, KY are Mckee Elementary School, Sand Gap Elementary School and Tyner Elementary 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 38% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1005 Hwy. 89 N
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7157
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7157
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Sand Gap Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6783 Hwy 421 N
Sandgap, KY 40481
(606) 965-3171
Sandgap, KY 40481
(606) 965-3171
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Tyner Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1340 Hwy 30 W
Tyner, KY 40486
(606) 364-5105
Tyner, KY 40486
(606) 364-5105
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Barnabus Home Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4500 Highway 30 W
Annville, KY 40402
(606) 304-2111
Annville, KY 40402
(606) 304-2111
Gr: 6-8 | 6 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jackson Co Schools Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3331 Highway 421 South
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7181
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7181
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Rank: #66.
Jackson County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
560 Educational Mt. Drive
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7155
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7155
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Jackson County Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
139 Hwy 587
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-8351
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-8351
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Barnabus Home High School
Alternative School
4500 Highway 30 W
Annville, KY 40402
(606) 364-2111
Annville, KY 40402
(606) 364-2111
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson Area Technology Center
Vocational School
562 Education Mountain Drive
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-2163
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-2163
Gr: 8-12
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jackson County Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Us Hwy 421 South
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-4950
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-4950
Gr: 6-12
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 Tyner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
9 public schools are located in Jackson County.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jackson County include: Tyner Elementary School vs. Sand Gap Elementary School, Sand Gap Elementary School vs. Mckee Elementary School, Sand Gap Elementary School vs. Tyner Elementary School
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