Best Schools in Jackson County, OH
Jackson County, OH has 23 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 7,841 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Jackson County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, OH
The top high schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 632 Students
2. Eastern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Local School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students
3. Oak Hill Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Hill Union Local • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 537 Students
4. Vinton County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton County Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 547 Students
5. Wellston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellston City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 377 Students
6. River Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallia County Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 378 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, OH
The top middle schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 531 Students
2. River Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallia County Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 366 Students
3. Eastern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Local School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 181 Students
4. Vinton County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton County Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 403 Students
5. Wellston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellston City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 301 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, OH
The top elementary schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton County Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students
2. Jackson Southview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 386 Students
3. Jackson Westview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
4. Oak Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Hill Union Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 603 Students
5. Southwestern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallia County Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students
6. Jackson Northview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
7. Eastern Intermediate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Local School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 195 Students
8. Wellston Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellston City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 292 Students
9. Eastern Primary Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Local School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 187 Students
10. Bundy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellston City • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 297 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson County, OH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson County, OH has a total population of 32,653 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jackson County, OH
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, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson County, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson County, OH.
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, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jackson County, OH
How many schools are in Jackson County, OH?
Jackson County, OH has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 7,841 students in total.
How do schools in Jackson County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Jackson County score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Jackson County exceed 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: 63%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jackson County
3 places in Jackson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (2)
- Jackson City (5 schools)
- Wellston City (4 schools)