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%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 511 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 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,354 Schools
# Students
511 Students
479,842 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
33,587 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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
0.16
0.57
# American Indian Students
14 Students
3,573 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,547 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
104,988 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
22%
# Black Students
10 Students
31,414 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
468 Students
294,763 Students
% White Students
91%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
30,414 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
22,055
# Students in K Grade:
33
31,945
# Students in 1st Grade:
33
33,143
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32
34,458
# Students in 3rd Grade:
35
33,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
34
34,542
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
34,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
37
35,123
# Students in 7th Grade:
34
35,135
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
36,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
34
37,567
# Students in 10th Grade:
40
37,374
# Students in 11th Grade:
41
36,610
# Students in 12th Grade:
25
34,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,493
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,288 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,201. The school district revenue/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,262 is less than the state median of $17,113. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,288
$16,201
Spending / Student
$12,262
$17,113
Best North Jackson School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Heights Elementary 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
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Heights High School And Middle 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
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Jackson School District?
North Jackson School District manages 2 public schools serving 511 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%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Jackson School District?
91% 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 Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Jackson School District?
North Jackson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher 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 $12,262 is less than the state median of $17,113. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
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