Jackson Co. School District
School District · Tuckerman, Arkansas
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,605
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,605
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Evaluating Jackson Co. School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jackson Co. School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Tuckerman High School
Tuckerman · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tuckerman Elementary School
Tuckerman · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Swifton Middle School
Swifton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#20 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,605
$801 vs Arkansas median
District size
807 students
Typical than Arkansas median
The short answer
Jackson Co. School District ranks #20 of 244 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Jackson Co. School District's schools with real test data average 7.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tuckerman High School (8.4/10), Tuckerman Elementary School (7.7/10), and Swifton Middle School (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Jackson Co. School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuckerman High School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Tuckerman Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Swifton Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jackson Co. School District
Jackson Co. School District is a Tuckerman, Arkansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 807 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1. The district invests $11,605 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Jackson Co. School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tuckerman High School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Jackson Co. School District students show an average math proficiency of 64.1% and ELA proficiency of 58.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Jackson Co. School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jackson Co. School District with test data.
Schools in Jackson Co. School District
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Tuckerman
- Total Enrollment
- 807
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jackson Co. School District?
Jackson Co. School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jackson Co. School District?
The average composite rating for Jackson Co. School District is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jackson Co. School District?
Jackson Co. School District spends $11,605 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jackson Co. School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jackson Co. School District is 10.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jackson Co. School District?
Tuckerman High School is the highest-rated school in Jackson Co. School District with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Jackson Co. School District?
Across schools in Jackson Co. School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jackson Co. School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?
Jackson Co. School District has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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