Jackson School District

522 Wildwood Ave
Jackson, MI 49201-1013
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%

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
3,462 Schools
# Students
4,310 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
82,879 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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#638 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
18%
35%
30%
45%
25%
38%
72%
81.8%
(2022-23)
50%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
32%
18%
% White
40%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,135 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. 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 $21,839. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$95 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,135
$22,572
Spending / Student
$22,053
$21,839

Best Jackson School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharp Park Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
766 Park Rd
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
3450 Kibby Rd
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
544 Wildwood Ave
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
544 Wildwood Ave
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Bennett St
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 4th St
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1143 N Brown St
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1024 Fleming Ave
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 4th St
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 S Wisner St
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
154 W Clark St
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
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 $21,839. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 13 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,310 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 72% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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