Top Rankings
Jacksonville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,909 students in Jacksonville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Jacksonville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
8 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
4,909 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
353 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Jacksonville Independent School District, which is ranked #857 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (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 increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#859 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
# American Indian Students
27 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,632 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
53%
# Black Students
769 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
16%
13%
# White Students
1,279 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
26%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
173 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
303
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
396
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
373
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
413
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
345
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
354
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
321
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
347
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
333
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
382
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
404
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
370
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
301
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
267
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,743 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,650 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,743
$13,417
Spending / Student
$11,650
$14,148
Best Jacksonville Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 Ft Worth St
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-5146
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-5146
Grades: PK-4
| 615 students
Rank: #22.
Fred Douglass
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 E Pine
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-6519
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-6519
Grades: PK-4
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Joe Wright Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1055 N Pineda St
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-5286
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-5286
Grades: PK-4
| 542 students
Rank: #44.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Corinth Rd
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-3661
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-3661
Grades: 9-12
| 1,331 students
Rank: #55.
Jacksonville Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1541 E Pine
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-3686
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-3686
Grades: 7-8
| 711 students
Rank: #66.
Nichols Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
818 S W Loop 456
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 541-0213
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 541-0213
Grades: 5-6
| 666 students
Rank: #77.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1105 College Ave
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-5165
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-5165
Grades: PK-4
| 404 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Center
Alternative School
436 S W Loop 456
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 589-3926
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 589-3926
Grades: 5-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jacksonville Independent School District?
Jacksonville Independent School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,909 students.
What is the rank of Jacksonville Independent School District?
Jacksonville Independent School District is ranked #857 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 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 Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville Independent School District?
54% of Jacksonville Independent School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jacksonville Independent School District?
Jacksonville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Jacksonville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,650 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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