Best Schools in Jackson County, MI
Jackson County, MI has 99 public schools (32 high, 15 middle, 45 elementary) serving 33,998 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Jackson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, MI
The top high schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chelsea High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chelsea School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 783 Students
2. Western High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 846 Students
3. Hanoverhorton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover-horton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 304 Students
4. Manchester Juniorsenior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 376 Students
5. Marshall High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 733 Students
6. Jackson Preparatory Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Preparatory & Early College • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 287 Students
7. Columbia Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 654 Students
8. Grass Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grass Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
9. Napoleon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Napoleon Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 365 Students
10. Leslie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leslie Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, MI
The top middle schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beach Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chelsea School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 542 Students
2. Western Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
3. Grass Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grass Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 311 Students
4. Concord Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Concord Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 124 Students
5. Marshall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 547 Students
6. Homer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homer Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 264 Students
7. Napoleon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Napoleon Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 292 Students
8. Jonesville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jonesville Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 278 Students
9. Leslie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leslie Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 303 Students
10. Addison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Addison Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, MI
The top elementary schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Meadows Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chelsea School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 471 Students
2. Parma Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
3. Bean Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
4. Columbia Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 420 Students
5. George Long Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grass Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 638 Students
6. Sharp Park Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 276 Students
7. Riverside Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 188 Students
8. Paragon Charter Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paragon Charter Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 620 Students
9. Warner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
10. Hanoverhorton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover-horton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 498 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.
Questions About Schools in Jackson County, MI
How many schools are in Jackson County, MI?
Jackson County, MI has 99 public schools: 32 high schools, 15 middle schools and 45 elementary schools, serving 33,998 students in total.
How do schools in Jackson County perform on state tests?
On average, 99 schools in Jackson County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Jackson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jackson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jackson County
12 places in Jackson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (12)
- Jackson (27)
- Brooklyn (3)
- Concord (3)
- Grass Lake (3)
- Michigan Center (3)
- Napoleon (3)
- Parma (3)
- Springport (3)
- Horton (2)
- Spring Arbor (2)
- Clarklake (1)
- Hanover (1)
School districts (12)
- Jackson Public Schools (12 schools)
- Western School District (6 schools)
- Northwest Community Schools (5 schools)
- Columbia School District (4 schools)
- Napoleon Community Schools (4 schools)
- Concord Community Schools (3 schools)
- East Jackson Community Schools (3 schools)
- Grass Lake Community Schools (3 schools)
- Hanover-Horton School District (3 schools)
- Michigan Center School District (3 schools)
- Springport Public Schools (3 schools)
- Vandercook Lake Public Schools (3 schools)