Jackson County Schools & Education
Jackson County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
81/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
92.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,463
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
81/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#13
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jackson County
Measured School Summary
Jackson County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 81/100 and a graduation rate of 92.6%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Jackson County spends $10,463 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 33% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% 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
9 public schools and 3 districts 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
81/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #13 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
92.6%
3.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,463
$1,454 above the state average
School coverage
9
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Jackson County has 9 public schools across 3 districts, 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.
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.
Higher-signal county
Jackson County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#13
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 20 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.
Holton
Elementary to high school visible
1,149 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Royal Valley
Elementary to high school visible
854 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
North Jackson
Elementary and high visible
404 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Holton is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. 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?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Jackson County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
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, Kansas
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.
A Robust Network of Jackson Schools
Jackson County features a diverse educational landscape with nine public schools spread across three districts. The system includes three elementary, two middle, and four high schools serving 2,407 students. This variety provides families with multiple options for their children's education.
Holton and Royal Valley Drive Enrollment
The Holton district is the county's largest, serving 1,149 students across four schools. Royal Valley follows closely with 854 students in three schools, while North Jackson manages two schools. No charter schools operate in the area, keeping the focus on these established public districts.
A Blend of Town and Country Life
The county offers a mix of four schools in town settings and five in rural areas. Holton Elementary is the largest school with 540 students, providing a more traditional town-school feel. In contrast, several smaller rural schools offer the classic Kansas educational experience with an overall average size of 267 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Jackson County
Reported Enrollment
2,407
9 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Jackson County
Holton
Royal Valley
North Jackson
9 Public Schools 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 dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holton Elementary School | Record | Holton | Holton, 66436Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 540 |
| Royal Valley Elementary | Record | Royal Valley | Hoyt, 66440Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 363 |
| Holton High | Record | Holton | Holton, 66436Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 323 |
| Royal Valley Middle School | Record | Royal Valley | Mayetta, 66509Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 247 |
| Royal Valley High | Record | Royal Valley | Hoyt, 66440Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 244 |
| Jackson Heights Elementary School | Record | North Jackson | Holton, 66436Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 228 |
| Holton Middle | Record | Holton | Holton, 66436Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 227 |
| Jackson Heights High School and Middle School | Record | North Jackson | Holton, 66436Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 176 |
| Fresh Start (Virtual) | Record | Holton | HOLTON, 66436Town: Distant | 12 | Virtual | 59 |
Jackson Heights Elementary School
North Jackson
Holton, 66436 / Rural: Distant
Jackson Heights High School and Middle School
North Jackson
Holton, 66436 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,463
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Jackson County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jackson County, Kansas?
Jackson County features a diverse educational landscape with nine public schools spread across three districts. The system includes three elementary, two middle, and four high schools serving 2,407 students. This variety provides families with multiple options for their children's education.
What are the major school districts in Jackson County, Kansas?
The Holton district is the county's largest, serving 1,149 students across four schools. Royal Valley follows closely with 854 students in three schools, while North Jackson manages two schools. No charter schools operate in the area, keeping the focus on these established public districts.
What is the school experience like in Jackson County?
The county offers a mix of four schools in town settings and five in rural areas. Holton Elementary is the largest school with 540 students, providing a more traditional town-school feel. In contrast, several smaller rural schools offer the classic Kansas educational experience with an overall average size of 267 students.
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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.