Jackson Sr. High

Jackson Senior High serves 1,848 students in grades 9-12 in Jackson, Missouri, with a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1 and 106 full-time equivalent teachers. This large public high school ranks #710 out of 2,234 Missouri schools, placing it in the 68th percentile statewide with a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. Academically, the school demonstrates solid performance with an 8.4 academic score.

Students show stronger achievement in English Language Arts, with 60% scoring proficient or above across grade levels, while mathematics presents opportunities for growth with 48% of students reaching proficiency. These results reflect a school working to support diverse learners in a sizable student body. Jackson Senior High draws from a stable suburban community where families have invested in both education and homeownership.

The surrounding 63755 zip code area shows a median household income of $77,581 and median home values of $221,300, with 35% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The relatively low poverty rate of 7.7% among the 27,269 residents suggests a community with strong economic foundations. The school operates in Jackson's small suburban setting in Cape Girardeau County, providing students with a blend of small-town familiarity and access to broader regional opportunities.