Top Rankings
Jackson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,310 students in Jackson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Jackson School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
4,310 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jackson School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#638 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Graduation Rate
72%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)50%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2003–2012. View full 25-year historical data
% Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
32%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
40%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,135 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,053 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$95 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$22,135
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$22,053
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Jackson School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharp Park Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
766 Park Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2860
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2860
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Dibble Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3450 Kibby Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3970
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3970
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Jackson Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
544 Wildwood Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-3729
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-3729
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Jackson High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
544 Wildwood Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-3700
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Jps Montessori Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 Bennett St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-3870
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-3870
Gr: K-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Middle School At Parkside
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 4th St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Hunt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1143 N Brown St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2610
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2610
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1024 Fleming Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2501
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2501
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Fourth Street Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 4th St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Cascades Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3900
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3900
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
John R Lewis Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
154 W Clark St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2600
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2600
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Jail
Alternative School
212 W Wesley St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2208
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2208
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson School District?
Jackson School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,310 students.
What is the rank of Jackson School District?
Jackson School District is ranked #639 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (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 Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson School District?
40% of Jackson School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson School District?
Jackson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Jackson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,053 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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