Jackson County School District

3331 Hwy 421 S
Mckee, KY 40447
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Jackson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,041 students in Jackson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Jackson County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
2,041 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Jackson County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#96 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Jackson County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
30%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jackson County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jackson County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Jackson County  School District and public school graduation rate of KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
5 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
1,984 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
97%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
159
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
193
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
155
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
164
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
143
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
132
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
140
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
133
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
148
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
188
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
125
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
113
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
-
664

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,473 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,823 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$9,360 MM
This chart display total revenue of Jackson County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$26 MM
$9,189 MM
This chart display total spending of Jackson County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,473
$14,317
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Jackson County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,823
$14,055
This chart display average spending per public school student in Jackson County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in KY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Jackson County School District 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% )
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% )
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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,041 students.
What is the rank of Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District is ranked #95 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County School District?
97% of Jackson County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Jackson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,823 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,041 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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