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Jackson County Schools & Education

School Score

43/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

75.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

75.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 83.1%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,373

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,447

School Score

43/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 36/100

State Score Position

#19

of 63 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Jackson County

Measured School Summary

Jackson County has midrange measured school signals (score: 43/100) with a graduation rate of 75.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Jackson County spends $9,373 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 19% above the Colorado average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 26% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Jackson County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

1 public school and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

43/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #19 of 63 Colorado counties with school score data.

Completion

75.0%

8.1 pts below the state average

Funding context

$9,373

$1,926 above the state average

School coverage

1

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Jackson County has 1 public school across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Jackson County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Small-system county

Jackson County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#19

of 63 Colorado counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

North Park School District R-1

Other grade structure

186 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

North Park School District R-1 is the largest listed district slice, with 1 school. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Jackson County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Jackson County, Colorado

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Centralized Learning in North Park

Jackson County operates a single comprehensive public school for its 186 students. This all-in-one facility covers everything from pre-kindergarten through high school graduation within a single district structure.

The North Park District Focus

North Park School District R-1 manages the county's entire student body of 186 children. There are no charter schools in the region, focusing all community resources into the singular North Park School.

The Heart of a Rural Community

Education in Jackson County is entirely rural and centered around the North Park School campus. With an average size of 186 students across all grades, the school functions as a tight-knit community hub.

School Overview

Total Schools

1

in Jackson County

Reported Enrollment

186

1 school reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary0
Middle0
High0
Other1

1 School District in Jackson County

North Park School District R-1

1 school
186 students enrolled

1 Public School in Jackson County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 1 of 1 matching schools

North Park School

North Park School District R-1

WALDEN, 80480 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other186 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,373

State avg $7,447

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Colorado counties have the highest graduation rates?
Pitkin County (97.0%), Rio Blanco County (93.2%), and Routt County (93.2%) currently lead Colorado among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Colorado?
Across Colorado counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,447. The highest current county values are Mineral County ($13,728), San Juan County ($13,639), and Hinsdale County ($13,446). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Jackson County?
Jackson County has a school score of 43/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Jackson County?
The high school graduation rate in Jackson County is 75.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Jackson County spend per student?
Jackson County spends $9,373 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Jackson County, Colorado — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Jackson County, Colorado?

Jackson County operates a single comprehensive public school for its 186 students. This all-in-one facility covers everything from pre-kindergarten through high school graduation within a single district structure.

What are the major school districts in Jackson County, Colorado?

North Park School District R-1 manages the county's entire student body of 186 children. There are no charter schools in the region, focusing all community resources into the singular North Park School.

What is the school experience like in Jackson County?

Education in Jackson County is entirely rural and centered around the North Park School campus. With an average size of 186 students across all grades, the school functions as a tight-knit community hub.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.