For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,158 students in Jackson, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson, KY are Breathitt County Day Treatment, Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center and Jackson City School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Jackson, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is equal to the Kentucky average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Breathitt County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 25% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson, KY (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Breathitt County Day Treatment
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2665 Hwy 30 W
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2267
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2267
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2725 Hwy 30 W
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2350
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 295-2350
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson City School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
940 Highland Ave
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5164
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5164
Grades: PK-12
| 324 students
Rank: #44.
Breathitt County High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2307 Bobcat Lane
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7511
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7511
Grades: 7-12
| 799 students
Rank: n/an/a
Breathitt County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
2303 Bobcat Lane
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5153
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5153
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
Jackson, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Breathitt Residential Treatment Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3826 Highway 15 S
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8820
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8820
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
90 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7181
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-7181
Grades: PK
| n/a students
244 Lbj Road
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-8894
Grades: 7-9
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jackson, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson, KY include Breathitt County Day Treatment, Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Center and Jackson City School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson, KY?
5 public high schools are located in Jackson, KY.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson, KY?
Jackson, KY public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 25% (majority Black).
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