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 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 349 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 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
70,606 Students
% Black Students
n/a
11%
# White Students
342 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
98%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
36
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
37
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
31
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
32
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
21
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
24
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
19
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
26
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
22
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
13
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
-
642
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,966 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,181 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Jackson Independent School District?
Jackson Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 349 students.
What is the rank of Jackson Independent School District?
Jackson Independent School District is ranked #73 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 $13,181 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 1 school
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 349 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
