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Public School Review - Established 2003

Jackson County School District

3331 Hwy 421 S
Mckee, KY 40447
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (606) 287-7181
www.jackson.k12.ky.us

Top Rankings

Jackson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,997 students in Jackson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Jackson County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,549 Schools
# Students
1,997 Students
655,997 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
42,813 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeJackson County School DistrictKentucky
Pre-K140142
Kind140265
1143276
2163279
3167289
4149271
5168276
6136276
7111257
8128274
9146298
10141295
11127283
12137264
Grade Not Listed13
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District Rank

Jackson County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (KY)
#76 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearJackson County School District
2023#76
2022#85
2021#96
2019#101
2018#133
2017#113
2016#147
2015#160
2014#165
2013#149
2012#156
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38%
38%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearJackson County School DistrictKentucky
202338%38%
202234%38%
202124%30%
201939%46%
201838%47%
201739%47%
201637%49%
201530%45%
201430%46%
201330%42%
201229%41%
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45%
45%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearJackson County School DistrictKentucky
202245%45%
202140%42%
201957%56%
201838%56%
201753%56%
201649%56%
201545%55%
201443%54%
201343%51%
201236%48%
201165%72%
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23%
22%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearJackson County School DistrictKentucky
202223%22%
202120%24%
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92%
90%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearJackson County School DistrictKentucky
202392%90%
202287%90%
202187%90%
202092%90%
201992%90%
201887%90%
201787%89%
201692%89%
201587%89%
201477%88%
201387%89%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.48

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearJackson County School DistrictKentucky
20240.040.46
20230.050.45
20220.050.44
20210.050.42
20200.030.41
20190.030.41
20180.010.39
20170.010.39
20160.020.38
20150.240.38
20140.010.36
20130.020.35
20120.010.33
20110.010.32
20100.010.32
20090.010.30
20080.010.30
20060.010.24
20050.010.25
20030.020.23
20020.040.24
20010.020.25
19980.020.22
19970.010.22
19960.010.20
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)

YearJackson County School DistrictKentucky
20241%10%
20232%9%
20222%8%
20211%8%
20202%7%
20192%7%
20161%6%
20141%5%
20131%5%
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% Black
n/a
11%
% White
97%
71%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearJackson County School DistrictKentucky
202498%72%
202397%73%
202297%74%
202198%75%
202098%76%
201998%76%
2018100%77%
2017100%77%
201699%78%
201562%78%
201499%79%
201399%80%
2012100%81%
2011100%82%
2010100%82%
2009100%83%
2008100%83%
2007100%84%
2006100%86%
2005100%86%
2004100%86%
200399%87%
200298%87%
200199%86%
2000100%87%
1999100%87%
199898%88%
1997100%88%
1996100%89%
1995100%89%
199475%87%
1993100%90%
1992100%90%
1991100%90%
1990100%90%
1989100%90%
1988100%90%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2021-2024)

YearJackson County School DistrictKentucky
20241%5%
20231%5%
20221%5%
20211%4%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,792 is higher than the state median of $14,269. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,105 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (KY)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$9,360 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearJackson County School DistrictKentucky
2023$30 MM$31 MM
2022$28 MM$28 MM
2021$30 MM$31 MM
2020$28 MM$28 MM
2019$28 MM$29 MM
2018$28 MM$28 MM
2017$27 MM$27 MM
2016$28 MM$26 MM
2015$25 MM$24 MM
2014$27 MM$25 MM
2012$26 MM$25 MM
2011$26 MM$25 MM
2010$25 MM$24 MM
2009$25 MM$24 MM
2008$25 MM$23 MM
2007$23 MM$21 MM
2006$22 MM$21 MM
2005$21 MM$19 MM
2004$21 MM$18 MM
2003$19 MM$17 MM
2002$18 MM$16 MM
2001$18 MM$16 MM
2000$17 MM$15 MM
1999$16 MM$15 MM
1998$16 MM$13 MM
1997$15 MM$13 MM
1996$14 MM$12 MM
1995$14 MM$12 MM
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Spending
$26 MM
$9,189 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearJackson County School DistrictKentucky
2023$26 MM$31 MM
2022$27 MM$30 MM
2021$26 MM$31 MM
2020$27 MM$30 MM
2019$27 MM$29 MM
2018$27 MM$29 MM
2017$26 MM$27 MM
2016$27 MM$26 MM
2015$28 MM$24 MM
2014$26 MM$24 MM
2012$32 MM$25 MM
2011$31 MM$25 MM
2010$28 MM$24 MM
2009$24 MM$23 MM
2008$24 MM$23 MM
2007$23 MM$23 MM
2006$24 MM$21 MM
2005$22 MM$20 MM
2004$21 MM$18 MM
2003$19 MM$17 MM
2002$18 MM$16 MM
2001$18 MM$15 MM
2000$18 MM$16 MM
1999$16 MM$15 MM
1998$15 MM$14 MM
1997$15 MM$14 MM
1996$15 MM$13 MM
1995$15 MM$12 MM
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Revenue / Student
$14,792
$14,269

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearJackson County School DistrictKentucky
2023$14,389$14,017
2022$12,762$12,277
2021$14,375$13,947
2020$12,762$12,277
2019$13,281$12,601
2018$12,424$12,004
2017$11,641$11,655
2016$12,069$11,340
2015$10,712$10,260
2014$11,273$10,525
2012$11,350$10,538
2011$11,435$10,815
2010$10,725$10,260
2009$10,835$10,129
2008$10,809$9,593
2007$10,044$9,177
2006$9,097$8,595
2005$8,607$8,058
2004$8,459$7,571
2003$7,821$7,233
2002$7,325$6,765
2001$7,596$6,804
2000$7,161$6,297
1999$6,711$6,223
1998$6,153$5,571
1997$6,156$5,719
1995$5,783$5,143
1992$4,345$3,961
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Spending / Student
$13,105
$14,008

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearJackson County School DistrictKentucky
2023$12,748$14,031
2022$12,472$13,046
2021$12,735$13,961
2020$12,472$13,046
2019$12,749$12,743
2018$12,034$12,248
2017$11,301$11,623
2016$11,531$11,206
2015$11,845$10,180
2014$10,946$10,401
2012$13,848$10,497
2011$13,831$10,742
2010$11,860$10,180
2009$10,279$9,906
2008$10,421$9,747
2007$10,243$9,749
2006$9,911$8,847
2005$9,147$8,358
2004$8,726$7,657
2003$7,824$7,021
2002$7,415$6,829
2001$7,699$6,553
2000$7,290$6,848
1999$6,482$6,265
1998$5,824$5,710
1997$5,913$6,044
1995$5,933$4,886
1992$4,121$3,804
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Best Jackson County School District Public Schools (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%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District manages 8 public schools serving 1,997 students.
What is the rank of Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District is ranked #75 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County School District?
97% of Jackson County School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Jackson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,105 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,997 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in KY)
  • : Top 50%
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  • : 45% (Top 50%)
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  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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