Top Rankings
Jackson R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,744 students in Jackson R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Jackson R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
5,744 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
367 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Jackson R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 554 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.51
# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
59 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
145 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
125 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
5,230 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
91%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
160 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
299
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
337
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
387
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
395
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
400
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
385
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
436
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
416
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
417
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
424
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
480
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
464
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
471
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
433
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,536 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,021 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,536
$15,066
Spending / Student
$10,021
$13,894
Best Jackson R-II School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Lane Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
338 N West Ln
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9565
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9565
Grades: K-4
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Sr. High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 S Missouri
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9513
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9513
Grades: 9-12
| 1,848 students
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 N. Lacey Street
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-5271
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-5271
Grades: PK-4
| 739 students
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10730 State Hwy W
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9590
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9590
Grades: K-4
| 248 students
Rank: #55.
Russell Hawkins Jr. High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 N West Ln
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9533
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9533
Grades: 7-8
| 841 students
Rank: #66.
Millersville Attendance Center
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
377 State Hwy B
Millersville, MO 63766
(573) 243-9585
Millersville, MO 63766
(573) 243-9585
Grades: K-2
| 36 students
Rank: #77.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1651 W Independence St
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9543
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9543
Grades: 5-6
| 852 students
Rank: #88.
Orchard Drive Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1402 Orchard Dr
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9555
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9555
Grades: K-4
| 375 students
Rank: #99.
South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 S Hope St
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9575
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9575
Grades: K-4
| 388 students
Rank: n/an/a
614 East Adams St
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9580
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9580
Grades: K-2
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson R-II School District?
Jackson R-II School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,744 students.
What is the rank of Jackson R-II School District?
Jackson R-II School District is ranked #113 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson R-II School District?
91% of Jackson R-II School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson R-II School District?
Jackson R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Jackson R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,021 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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