Jackson Public Schools School District
School District · Jackson, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,875
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,875
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Evaluating Jackson Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jackson Public Schools 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.
Fourth Street Learning Center
Jackson · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sharp Park Academy
Jackson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jackson Pathways
Jackson · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#328 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,875
+$2,292 vs Michigan median
District size
4,465 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Jackson Public Schools ranks #328 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Jackson Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fourth Street Learning Center (8.7/10), Sharp Park Academy (7.8/10), and Jackson Pathways (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 97% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Jackson Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Jackson Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fourth Street Learning Center | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Sharp Park Academy | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Jackson Pathways | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Jackson High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Jps Montessori Center | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | South Central Michigan Virtual | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Hunt Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Middle School at Parkside | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Dibble Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Northeast Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jackson Public Schools
Jackson Public Schools is a Jackson, Michigan school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 4,465 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. The district invests $16,875 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Jackson Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fourth Street Learning Center, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Jackson Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 28.7% and ELA proficiency of 38.6%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Jackson Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jackson Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Jackson Public Schools
12 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Jackson
- Total Enrollment
- 4,465
- Teachers (FTE)
- 262
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jackson Public Schools?
Jackson Public Schools has 12 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jackson Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Jackson Public Schools is 5.8/10. 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 Public Schools?
Jackson Public Schools spends $16,875 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jackson Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jackson Public Schools is 17:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jackson Public Schools?
Fourth Street Learning Center is the highest-rated school in Jackson Public Schools with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Jackson Public Schools?
Across schools in Jackson Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jackson Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Jackson Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan 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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