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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Jackson County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public high schools serving 8,078 students in Jackson County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, MI are Lyle A Torrant Center, Grass Lake High School and Western High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Jackson County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Napoleon High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyle A Torrant Center
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1175 W Parnall Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Grass Lake High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11500 Warrior Trl
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(517) 867-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Western High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 S Dearing Rd
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8270
Gr: 9-12 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Youth Home Jackson Isd
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
930 Fleming Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Gr: 3-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Hanoverhorton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10000 Moscow Rd
Horton, MI 49246
(517) 563-0101
Gr: 9-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Jackson Preparatory Early College
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2111 Emmons Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 705-5732
Gr: 6-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1226 S Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Gr: PK-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Columbia Central High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11775 Hewitt Rd
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6634
Gr: 7-12 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Ackerson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
121 W Brooklyn Rd
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5718
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Jackson Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
544 Wildwood Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-3729
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 E Golf Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Napoleon High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 West
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 536-8667
Gr: 9-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Columbia Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4460 N Lake Rd
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1414.
Michigan Center Jrsr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 S State St
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-1440
Gr: 7-12 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1515.
Northwest Connect
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6900 Rives Junction Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4702
Gr: 7-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
Northwest High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Van Horn Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4702
Gr: 9-12 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1717.
Springport High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W Main St
Springport, MI 49284
(517) 857-3475
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1818.
Jackson High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
544 Wildwood Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 989 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1919.
Woodville Community Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3950 Catherine St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-8770
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2020.
Concord High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
219 Monroe St
Concord, MI 49237
(517) 524-8384
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2121.
East Jackson Secondary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1566 N Sutton Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-1700
Gr: 7-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2222.
Vandercook Lake High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 E Golf Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-8167
Gr: 7-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2323.
Da Vinci Schools
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2985 Springport Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 796-0031
Gr: K-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Cooper Correctional Facility
Alternative School
3100 Cooper St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 780-6175
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Cotton Correctional Facility
Alternative School
3500 N Elm Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 780-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Egeler Correctional Facility
Alternative School
3855 Cooper St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 780-5600
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson Area Career Center
Vocational School
6800 Browns Lake Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 768-5163
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Jail
Alternative School
212 W Wesley St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2208
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Parnall Correctional Facility
Alternative School
1780 E Parnall Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 780-6004
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Sai Camp Cassidy Lake
Alternative School
3100 Cooper St
Jackson, MI 49201
(734) 475-1368
Gr: 12 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, MI include Lyle A Torrant Center, Grass Lake High School and Western High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
31 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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