Jackson Center Local School District
School District · Jackson Center, Ohio
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
574
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
574
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Evaluating Jackson Center Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jackson Center Local as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Jackson Center Elementary School
Jackson Center · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jackson Center High School
Jackson Center · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#102 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,568
$1,089 vs Ohio median
District size
574 students
Smaller than Ohio median
Top-Rated Schools in Jackson Center Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Center Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Jackson Center High School | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jackson Center Local
Jackson Center Local is a Jackson Center, Ohio school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 574 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. District-level spending was $13,568 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.2/10, Jackson Center Local is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jackson Center Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Jackson Center Local students show an average math proficiency of 75.9% and ELA proficiency of 79.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Jackson Center Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jackson Center Local with test data.
Schools in Jackson Center Local
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Jackson Center
- Total Enrollment
- 574
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- District spending per student
- $13,568NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jackson Center Local?
Jackson Center Local has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jackson Center Local?
The average composite rating for Jackson Center Local is 8.2/10. 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 Center Local?
Jackson Center Local's district-level spending was $13,568 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 Center Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jackson Center Local is 16.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jackson Center Local?
Jackson Center Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Jackson Center Local with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Jackson Center Local?
Across schools in Jackson Center Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 75.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 79.3%. 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
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 75.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 79.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio 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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