For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 565 students in Jackson County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, KY are Jackson Co Schools Learning Center and Jackson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Jackson County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jackson County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 27% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Co Schools Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3331 Highway 421 South
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7181
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7181
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
560 Educational Mt. Drive
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7155
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7155
Grades: 9-12
| 546 students
Rank: n/an/a
Barnabus Home High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4500 Highway 30 W
Annville, KY 40402
(606) 364-2111
Annville, KY 40402
(606) 364-2111
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson Area Technology Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
562 Education Mountain Drive
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-2163
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-2163
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jackson County Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Us Hwy 421 South
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-4950
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-4950
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, KY include Jackson Co Schools Learning Center and Jackson County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
4 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 27% (majority Black).
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