Best Schools in Jackson, KY
Jackson, KY has a total of 24 schools including 12 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 8,531 students attend Jackson, KY schools. On average, schools in Jackson score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jackson don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Jackson, KY
Jackson, KY has 12 high schools with 4,812 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 score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jackson don't meet expectations.
1. Perry County Central High School
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Perry County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 877 Students
2. Wolfe County High School
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Wolfe County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 368 Students
3. Lee County Middle High School
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Lee County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 458 Students
4. Breathitt County High School
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Breathitt County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 763 Students
5. Knott County Central High School
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Knott County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 552 Students
6. Owsley County High School
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Owsley County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 373 Students
7. Magoffin County High School
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Magoffin County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 637 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson, KY
Jackson, KY has 5 middle schools with 1,420 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 score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jackson don't meet expectations.
1. Wolfe County Middle School
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Wolfe County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 171 Students
2. Herald Whitaker Middle School
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Magoffin County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 250 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson, KY
Jackson, KY has 7 elementary schools with 2,299 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 score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jackson meet expectations.
1. Highland-turner Elementary School
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Breathitt County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 187 Students
2. Robinson Elementary School
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Perry County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 266 Students
3. Lee County Elementary School
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Lee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 449 Students
4. South Magoffin Elementary
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Magoffin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 208 Students
5. Edgemont Elementary
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Cocke County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 569 Students
6. North Magoffin Elementary
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Magoffin County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 420 Students
7. Sebastian Elementary School
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Breathitt County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 468 Students
8. Jones Fork Elementary School
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Knott County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 164 Students
9. Campton Elementary School
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Wolfe County • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 336 Students
10. Marie Roberts-caney Elementary School
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Breathitt County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 231 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson, KY has a total population of 9,287 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jackson, 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, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson, KY.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jackson, KY Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 24%
- Projected Test Scores: 30%
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- Actual Test Scores: 30%
- Projected Test Scores: 28%
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- Actual Test Scores: 25%
- Projected Test Scores: 30%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 24%
- Projected Test Scores: 29%
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- Actual Test Scores: 24%
- Projected Test Scores: 29%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 23%
- Projected Test Scores: 27%
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- Actual Test Scores: 22%
- Projected Test Scores: 28%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 20%
- Projected Test Scores: 26%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 30%
- Projected Test Scores: 26%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 23%
- Projected Test Scores: 25%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations