Jackson Independent School District
School District · Jackson, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,447
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,447
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Evaluating Jackson Independent?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jackson Independent as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Jackson City School
Jackson · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$14,447
+$461 vs Kentucky median
District size
356 students
Smaller than Kentucky median
Top-Rated Schools in Jackson Independent
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson City School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jackson Independent
Jackson Independent is a Jackson, Kentucky school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 356 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. The district invests $14,447 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Jackson Independent demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jackson City School, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Jackson Independent students show an average math proficiency of 41.0% and ELA proficiency of 51.9%.
District Map
Schools in Jackson Independent, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jackson Independent with test data.
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Jackson
- Total Enrollment
- 356
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.5%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jackson Independent?
Jackson Independent has 1 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jackson Independent?
The average composite rating for Jackson Independent is 6.0/10. 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 Independent?
Jackson Independent spends $14,447 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jackson Independent?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jackson Independent is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jackson Independent?
Jackson City School is the highest-rated school in Jackson Independent with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Jackson Independent?
Across schools in Jackson Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.0% 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 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.9%
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Compare Jackson Independent with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky 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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