For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 324 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 22% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
1 School
1,535 Schools
# Students
324 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#95 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
69,939 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
318 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
98%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
28
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
34
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
28
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
22
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
26
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
17
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
20
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
24
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
16
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
-
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,966 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,198 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,966
$14,317
Spending / Student
$14,198
$14,055
Best Jackson Independent School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson Independent School District?
Jackson Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 324 students.
What is the rank of Jackson Independent School District?
Jackson Independent School District is ranked #94 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Independent School District?
98% of Jackson Independent School District students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson Independent School District?
Jackson Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Jackson Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,198 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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