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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 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 371 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 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
1 School
1,541 Schools
# Students
371 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
42,793 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.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
1%
10%
% Black
n/a
11%
Showing 1996–2016. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% White
98%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,027 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,345 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$5 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,027
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,345
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Jackson Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson City School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
940 Highland Ave
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5164
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5164
Gr: PK-12 | 371 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 371 students.
What is the rank of Jackson Independent School District?
Jackson Independent School District is ranked #91 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 $14,345 is less than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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