Top Rankings
Jackson Center Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 576 students in Jackson Center Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Jackson Center Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
576 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
27:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jackson Center Local School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 931 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
96%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,563 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,545 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,563
$17,379
Spending / Student
$13,545
$17,327
Best Jackson Center Local School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Center Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
204 S Linden St
Jackson Center, OH 45334
(937) 596-6053
Jackson Center, OH 45334
(937) 596-6053
Gr: PK-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Jackson Center High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
204 S Linden St
Jackson Center, OH 45334
(937) 596-6149
Jackson Center, OH 45334
(937) 596-6149
Gr: 7-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson Center Local School District?
Jackson Center Local School District manages 2 public schools serving 576 students.
What is the rank of Jackson Center Local School District?
Jackson Center Local School District is ranked #81 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson Center Local School District?
96% of Jackson Center Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson Center Local School District?
Jackson Center Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 27:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Jackson Center Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,545 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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