Top Rankings
Jackson Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 356 students in Jackson Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public School in Jackson Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
1 School
1,537 Schools
# Students
356 Students
657,239 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
43,057 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Jackson Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
22%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.46
# American Indian Students
n/a
877 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
13,629 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
62,748 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
70,340 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
349 Students
473,486 Students
% White Students
98%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,217 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
34,942 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
25,534
# Students in K Grade:
40
47,468
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
49,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
50,429
# Students in 3rd Grade:
29
46,939
# Students in 4th Grade:
31
47,705
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
48,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
27
44,625
# Students in 7th Grade:
27
47,664
# Students in 8th Grade:
23
48,371
# Students in 9th Grade:
22
54,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
15
52,525
# Students in 11th Grade:
22
49,600
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
44,556
# Ungraded Students:
-
618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,711 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,242. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,921 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,711
$14,242
Spending / Student
$12,921
$13,981
Best Jackson Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson City School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
940 Highland Ave
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5164
Jackson, KY 41339
(606) 666-5164
Grades: PK-12
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson Independent School District?
Jackson Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 356 students.
What is the rank of Jackson Independent School District?
Jackson Independent School District is ranked #72 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Independent School District?
98% of Jackson Independent School District students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson Independent School District?
Jackson Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Jackson Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,921 is less than the state median of $13,981. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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