Best Schools in Jackson County, KY
Jackson County, KY has a total of 23 schools including 9 high schools, 7 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 10,241 students attend Jackson County, KY schools. On average, schools in Jackson County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jackson County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, KY
Jackson County, KY has 9 high schools with 4,518 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Jackson County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jackson County meet expectations.
1. Madison Southern High School
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Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students
2. Berea Community High School
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Berea Independent • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 353 Students
3. North Laurel High School
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Laurel County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1300 Students
4. Jackson County High School
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Jackson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 546 Students
5. Clay County High School
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Clay County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 717 Students
6. Owsley County High School
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Owsley County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 373 Students
7. Barnabus Home High School
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Jackson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 12 Students
8. Jackson Co Schools Learning Center
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Jackson County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 7 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, KY
Jackson County, KY has 7 middle schools with 3,011 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Jackson County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jackson County meet expectations.
1. North Laurel Middle School
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Laurel County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1003 Students
2. Foley Middle School
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Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
3. Berea Community Middle School
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Berea Independent • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 230 Students
4. Clay County Middle School
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Clay County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 407 Students
5. Jackson County Middle School
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Jackson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
6. Barnabus Home Middle School
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Jackson County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 2 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, KY
Jackson County, KY has 7 elementary schools with 2,712 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Jackson County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jackson County meet expectations.
1. Hazel Green Elementary School
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Laurel County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 344 Students
2. Mckee Elementary School
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Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
3. East Bernstadt Elementary School
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East Bernstadt Independent • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 523 Students
4. Tyner Elementary School
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Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
5. Sand Gap Elementary School
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Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 258 Students
6. Silver Creek Elementary School
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Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students
7. Burning Springs Elementary
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Clay County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 303 Students
8. West Irvine Elementary
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Estill County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 468 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson County, KY has a total population of 12,955 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jackson County, KY
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jackson County, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson County, KY.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jackson County, KY Internet Health Assessment.
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