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Best Schools in Jackson, OH
Jackson, OH has 16 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 5,634 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Jackson exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jackson, OH
The top high schools in Jackson, 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. Wellston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellston City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 377 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson, OH
The top middle schools in Jackson, 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. Eastern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Local School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 181 Students
3. Wellston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellston City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 301 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson, OH
The top elementary schools in Jackson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson Southview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 386 Students
2. Jackson Westview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
3. Oak Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oak Hill Union Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 603 Students
4. Jackson Northview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
5. Eastern Intermediate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Local School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 195 Students
6. Wellston Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellston City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 292 Students
7. Eastern Primary Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Local School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 187 Students
8. Bundy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellston City • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 297 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson, OH
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson, OH has a total population of 13,005 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jackson, 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, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson, 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, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jackson, OH
How many schools are in Jackson, OH?
Jackson, OH has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,634 students in total.
How do schools in Jackson perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Jackson score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Jackson exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jackson?
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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- Projected: 41%
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Every school in Jackson
5 of 5 schools in Jackson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 3C: 2
All 5 public schools we grade in Jackson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
- Jackson Northview Elementary School
- Jackson Southview Elementary School
- Jackson Westview Elementary School
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.