Excellent
#308 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 12% in state
Jackson Day School
School · Jackson Day School · Charlotte, NC
A charter school in Charlotte, NC where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1209 Little Rock Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214
- Math 67% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jackson Day School score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Jackson Day School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,618
Median home value
$258,400
Median rent
$1,570/mo
College educated
36%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Lab SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 1,002 | Compare → |
| Victory Christian Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 168 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jackson Day School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Jackson Day School is listed in Jackson Day School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jackson Day School
Jackson Day School is a public school in Charlotte, NC, part of Jackson Day School, serving approximately 919 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #308 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jackson Day School
What grades does Jackson Day School serve?
Jackson Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Jackson Day School?
Jackson Day School has an enrollment of approximately 919 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Day School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jackson Day School rank in NC?
Jackson Day School ranks #308 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Jackson Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jackson Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jackson Day School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jackson Day School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Jackson Day School a charter school?
Yes, Jackson Day School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Jackson Day School a Title I school?
No, Jackson Day School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 919
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (704) 391-5516
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 28214)
- 42,197
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28214; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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