Best Schools in Jacksonville, Texas
8 schools in the directory · 4 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Jacksonville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Joe Wright EL
Elementary · Jacksonville ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Nichols Int
Middle · Jacksonville ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
West Side EL
Elementary · Jacksonville ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in Jacksonville are Joe Wright EL (8.5/10), Nichols Int (7.4/10), and West Side EL (7.3/10), among 7 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.
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8
in this city
Avg Score
6.2
7 public schools · out of 10
District
1
serving the city
Schools
8
in this city
Avg Score
6.2
7 public schools · out of 10
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +4.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Jacksonville public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Jacksonville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (7 rated schools; 8 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Wright EL | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Nichols Int | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | West Side EL | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Jacksonville Middle | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Jacksonville H S | 4.9 / 10 |
| 6 | East Side EL | 4.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Fred Douglass | 4.1 / 10 |
See every school in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Schools in Jacksonville, Texas
Jacksonville, Texas is home to 8 schools, including 8 public schools. The city's schools span 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
The 7 public schools in this comparison average 6.2 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Joe Wright EL with a composite score of 8.5/10.
Jacksonville is served by 1 school district: JACKSONVILLE ISD. These districts collectively serve 4,834 students.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 525 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.5 |
| 2 | 400 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.3 |
| 3 | 607 students · Pre-K–4th | 4.2 |
| 4 | 600 students · Pre-K–4th | 4.1 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 659 students · 5th–6th | 7.4 |
| 2 | 645 students · 7th–8th | 6.8 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,364 students · 9th–12th | 4.9 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 students · 4th–12th | 7.0 |
Schools in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Texas · 8 schools
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 4
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 1
- Other
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Jacksonville, Texas
How many schools are in Jacksonville, Texas?
Jacksonville has 8 schools, including 8 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Jacksonville, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for 7 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Jacksonville is 6.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Jacksonville, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Jacksonville on MySchoolScout is Joe Wright EL with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Jacksonville, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Jacksonville on MySchoolScout is Joe Wright EL with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Jacksonville, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Jacksonville on MySchoolScout is Nichols Int with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What is the best high school in Jacksonville, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Jacksonville on MySchoolScout is Jacksonville H S with a composite score of 4.9/10.
How many school districts serve Jacksonville, Texas?
Jacksonville is served by 1 school district: Jacksonville ISD.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jacksonville, Texas?
Among 7 public schools in Jacksonville that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 14.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Jacksonville, Texas?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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