Top Rankings
Jackson City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,317 students in Jackson City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Jackson City School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
2,317 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
277 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Jackson City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#222 out of 929 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
13 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
2,229 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
96%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
166
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
200
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
180
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
181
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
209
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
157
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
184
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
185
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
162
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
194
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
161
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
136
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
141
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,615 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,652 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,615
$17,216
Spending / Student
$12,652
$17,164
Best Jackson City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Westview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16349 Beaver Pike
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-6442
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-6442
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Northview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11507 Chillicothe Pike
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2390
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2390
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson Southview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13842 State Route 93
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1831
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1831
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21 Tropic St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7586
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7586
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
Rank: #55.
Jackson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Vaughn St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7575
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7575
Grades: 9-12
| 632 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson City School District?
Jackson City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,317 students.
What is the rank of Jackson City School District?
Jackson City School District is ranked #230 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (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 Ohio school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson City School District?
96% of Jackson City School District students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson City School District?
Jackson City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Jackson City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,652 is less than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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