Jackson School District
School District · Marianna, Florida
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
16
3 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,683
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
16
3 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,683
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#22 of 70
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,683
+$922 vs Florida median
District size
6,094 students
Smaller than Florida median
About Jackson
Jackson is a Marianna, Florida school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 6,094 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $12,683 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Jackson demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hope School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Jackson students show an average math proficiency of 48.2% and ELA proficiency of 51.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Jackson, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jackson with test data.
Schools in Jackson
16 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Marianna
- Total Enrollment
- 6,094
- Teachers (FTE)
- 413
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jackson?
Jackson has 16 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jackson?
The average composite rating for Jackson is 6.7/10. 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?
Jackson spends $12,683 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jackson?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jackson is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jackson?
Hope School is the highest-rated school in Jackson with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Jackson?
Across schools in Jackson with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jackson compare to other districts in Florida?
Jackson has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Jackson with neighboring districts in the state.
- Miami-dade (536)
- Broward (325)
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- Orange (275)
- Palm Beach (235)
- Duval (208)
- Polk (167)
- Pinellas (153)
- Lee (120)
- Brevard (109)
- Pasco (106)
- Volusia (89)
- Osceola (86)
- Manatee (82)
- Seminole (76)
- Collier (74)
- Escambia (70)
- Alachua (68)
- Marion (64)
- Sarasota (63)
- Lake (61)
- Leon (56)
- St. Johns (55)
- Clay (54)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida 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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