Top Rankings
Jackson City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,236 students in Jackson City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Jackson City School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
2,236 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jackson City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#235 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
95%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,109 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,110 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,109
$17,379
Spending / Student
$13,110
$17,327
Best Jackson City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Southview Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13842 State Route 93
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1831
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1831
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Jackson Westview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16349 Beaver Pike
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-6442
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-6442
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Jackson Northview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11507 Chillicothe Pike
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2390
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2390
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21 Tropic St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7586
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7586
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Jackson High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Vaughn St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7575
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7575
Gr: 9-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson City School District?
Jackson City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,236 students.
What is the rank of Jackson City School District?
Jackson City School District is ranked #237 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson City School District?
95% of Jackson City School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson City School District?
Jackson City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Jackson City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,110 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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