Jackson Independent School District

940 Highland Ave
Jackson, KY 41339
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 356 students in Jackson Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public School in Jackson Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
1 School
1,537 Schools
# Students
356 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jackson Independent 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KY)
#90 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
38%
45-49%
45%
25-29%
22%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.46
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
10%
% Black
n/a
11%
% White
98%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,711 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,921 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,711
$14,242
Spending / Student
$12,921
$13,981

Best Jackson Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson City School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
940 Highland Ave
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5164
Gr: PK-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jackson Independent School District?
Jackson Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 356 students.
What is the rank of Jackson Independent School District?
Jackson Independent School District is ranked #90 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Independent School District?
98% of Jackson Independent School District students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson Independent School District?
Jackson Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Jackson Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,921 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in KY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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