Top Rankings
North Jackson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 404 students in North Jackson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in North Jackson School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
404 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
North Jackson School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 286 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.57
# American Indian Students
14 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
21%
# Black Students
8 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
362 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
90%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
45
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
29
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
25
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
25
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
32
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
23
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
35
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
41
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
32
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,277 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,510 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,277
$16,113
Spending / Student
$15,510
$17,019
Best North Jackson School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12763 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2244
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2244
Grades: PK-6
| 228 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Heights High School And Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12719 266th Road
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2195
Grades: 7-12
| 176 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Jackson School District?
North Jackson School District manages 2 public schools serving 404 students.
What is the rank of North Jackson School District?
North Jackson School District is ranked #37 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Jackson School District?
90% of North Jackson School District students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Jackson School District?
North Jackson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is North Jackson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,510 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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