Jackson City School District
School District · Jackson, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,300
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,300
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#450 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,578
$1,079 vs Ohio median
District size
2,300 students
Larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Jackson City ranks #450 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Jackson City's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jackson Westview Elementary School (8.4/10), Jackson Northview Elementary School (6.4/10), and Jackson High School (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Jackson City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Westview Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Jackson Northview Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Jackson High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Jackson Southview Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Jackson Middle School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jackson City
Jackson City is a Jackson, Ohio school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,300 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1. District-level spending was $13,578 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Jackson City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jackson Westview Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Jackson City students show an average math proficiency of 71.2% and ELA proficiency of 75.0%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Jackson City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jackson City with test data.
Schools in Jackson City
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Jackson
- Total Enrollment
- 2,300
- Teachers (FTE)
- 138
- District spending per student
- $13,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jackson City?
Jackson City has 5 schools in total — 3 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 City?
The average composite rating for Jackson City is 5.9/10. 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 City?
Jackson City's district-level spending was $13,578 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 City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jackson City is 16.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jackson City?
Jackson Westview Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Jackson City with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Jackson City?
Across schools in Jackson City with test data, the average math proficiency is 71.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jackson City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Jackson City has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 71.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 75.0%
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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