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 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,022 students in Jackson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Jackson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,537 Schools
# Students
2,022 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jackson County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
22%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
10%
% Black
n/a
11%
% White
98%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,609 is higher than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,943 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,609
$14,242
Spending / Student
$12,943
$13,981
Best Jackson County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1005 Hwy. 89 N
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7157
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7157
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Sand Gap Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Tyner Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1340 Hwy 30 W
Tyner, KY 40486
(606) 364-5105
Tyner, KY 40486
(606) 364-5105
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 6 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 551 students
Rank: #77.
Jackson County Middle School
(Math: 18% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,022 students.
What is the rank of Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District is ranked #84 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
98% of Jackson County School District students are White, 1% 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 $12,943 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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