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Best Jackson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,022 students in Jackson County, KY (there are 1 private school, serving 57 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, KY are Mckee Elementary School, Sand Gap Elementary School and Tyner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1005 Hwy. 89 N
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7157
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Sand Gap Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6783 Hwy 421 N
Sandgap, KY 40481
(606) 965-3171
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Tyner Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1340 Hwy 30 W
Tyner, KY 40486
(606) 364-5105
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Barnabus Home Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4500 Highway 30 W
Annville, KY 40402
(606) 304-2111
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jackson Co Schools Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3331 Highway 421 South
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7181
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Jackson County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
560 Educational Mt. Drive
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-7155
Gr: 9-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Jackson County Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
139 Hwy 587
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-8351
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Barnabus Home High School
Alternative School
4500 Highway 30 W
Annville, KY 40402
(606) 364-2111
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson Area Technology Center
Vocational School
562 Education Mountain Drive
Mc Kee, KY 40447
(606) 287-2163
Gr: 8-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, KY include Mckee Elementary School, Sand Gap Elementary School and Tyner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
9 public schools are located in Jackson County.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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