Jackson County Central School Dist. School District
School District · Jackson, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,104
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,104
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating Jackson County Central School Dist.?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jackson County Central School Dist. 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.
Jackson County Central Senior High
Jackson · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Riverside Elementary
Jackson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jackson County Central Middle
Lakefield · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#293 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,939
$669 vs Minnesota median
District size
1,104 students
Larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Jackson County Central School Dist. ranks #293 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Jackson County Central School Dist.'s schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jackson County Central Senior High (6.1/10), Riverside Elementary (6.0/10), and Jackson County Central Middle (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Jackson County Central School Dist.
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson County Central Senior High | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Riverside Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Jackson County Central Middle | 5.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Pleasantview Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jackson County Central School Dist.
Jackson County Central School Dist. is a Jackson, Minnesota school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,104 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. District-level spending was $13,939 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Jackson County Central School Dist. demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jackson County Central Senior High, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Jackson County Central School Dist. students show an average math proficiency of 56.2% and ELA proficiency of 59.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Jackson County Central School Dist., colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jackson County Central School Dist. with test data.
Schools in Jackson County Central School Dist.
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Jackson
- Total Enrollment
- 1,104
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- District spending per student
- $13,939NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jackson County Central School Dist.?
Jackson County Central School Dist. has 4 schools in total — 2 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 County Central School Dist.?
The average composite rating for Jackson County Central School Dist. is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Jackson County Central School Dist.?
Jackson County Central School Dist.'s district-level spending was $13,939 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jackson County Central School Dist.?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jackson County Central School Dist. is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jackson County Central School Dist.?
Jackson County Central Senior High is the highest-rated school in Jackson County Central School Dist. with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Jackson County Central School Dist.?
Across schools in Jackson County Central School Dist. with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jackson County Central School Dist. compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Jackson County Central School Dist. has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota 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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