Best Schools in Jackson County, MI
Jackson County, MI has a total of 98 schools including 35 high schools, 16 middle schools and 43 elementary schools. A total of 31,400 students attend Jackson County, MI schools. On average, schools in Jackson County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jackson County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, MI
Jackson County, MI has 35 high schools with 10,730 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 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jackson County meet expectations.
1. Chelsea High School
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Chelsea School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 783 Students
2. Western High School
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Western School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 846 Students
3. Grass Lake High School
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Grass Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
4. Manchester Juniorsenior High School
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Manchester Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 376 Students
5. Hanoverhorton High School
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Hanover-horton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 304 Students
6. Columbia Central High School
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Columbia School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 654 Students
7. Northwest High School
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Northwest Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 972 Students
8. Napoleon High School
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Napoleon Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 365 Students
9. Jackson Preparatory Early College
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Jackson Preparatory & Early College • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 287 Students
10. Jonesville High School
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Jonesville Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 367 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, MI
Jackson County, MI has 16 middle schools with 5,869 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 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jackson County meet expectations.
1. Beach Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Chelsea School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 542 Students
2. Grass Lake Middle School
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Grass Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 311 Students
3. Napoleon Middle School
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Napoleon Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 292 Students
4. Jonesville Middle School
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Jonesville Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 278 Students
5. Hanoverhorton Middle School
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Hanover-horton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 221 Students
6. Western Middle School
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Western School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
7. Leslie Middle School
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Leslie Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 303 Students
8. Addison Middle School
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Addison Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students
9. Concord Middle School
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Concord Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 124 Students
10. Northwest Kidder Middle School
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Northwest Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 790 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, MI
Jackson County, MI has 43 elementary schools with 14,318 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 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jackson County don't meet expectations.
1. Warner Elementary School
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Western School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
2. South Meadows Elementary School
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Chelsea School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 471 Students
3. Paragon Charter Academy
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Paragon Charter Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 620 Students
4. George Long Elementary School
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Grass Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 638 Students
5. Hanoverhorton Elementary School
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Hanover-horton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 498 Students
6. Columbia Upper Elementary School
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Columbia School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 420 Students
7. Bean Elementary School
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Western School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
8. Parma Elementary School
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Western School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
9. Ezra Eby Elementary School
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Napoleon Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
10. Williams Elementary School
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Jonesville Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 549 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson County, MI has a total population of 160,366 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jackson County, MI
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, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson County, MI.
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, MI Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 27%
- Projected Test Scores: 31%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 38%
- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 31%
- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 44%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 25%
- Projected Test Scores: 29%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 47%
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- Actual Test Scores: 26%
- Projected Test Scores: 30%
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- Actual Test Scores: 36%
- Projected Test Scores: 35%
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- Projected Test Scores: 39%
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