Jackson County Schools & Education
Jackson County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,515
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#52
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jackson County
Measured School Summary
Jackson County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,515 per pupil, Jackson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% 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 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
60/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #52 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
1.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,515
$621 above the state average
School coverage
9
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 9 public schools 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.
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.
Dominant-district county
Jackson County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 8 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#52
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
Jackson County
Elementary to high school visible
2,053 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Jackson County is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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, Kentucky
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.
Navigating the Jackson County School Landscape
Jackson County supports 2,053 students through a network of 9 public schools, including three elementary and four high school facilities. A single district manages this system, which also includes two middle schools and three alternative education centers. This configuration ensures that students have access to various learning pathways within a unified rural district.
Jackson County District Overview
The Jackson County district manages eight of the county's schools and the entire enrollment of 2,053 students. There are no charter schools in the area, allowing the district to focus all public resources on its traditional campuses. This unified administration facilitates consistent curriculum standards across the county's rural schools.
Exclusively Rural, Community-Focused Schools
Every public school in Jackson County is situated in a rural locale, fostering a small-town learning environment. Jackson County High School is the largest facility with 546 students, while Sand Gap Elementary offers a smaller setting of 258 students. The average school size of 257 students is significantly lower than many neighboring counties, allowing for high levels of personal attention.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Jackson County
Reported Enrollment
2,053
9 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Jackson County
Jackson County
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County High School | Record | Jackson County | McKee, 40447Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 546 |
| Tyner Elementary School | Record | Jackson County | Tyner, 40486Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 439 |
| Jackson County Middle School | Record | Jackson County | McKee, 40447Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 401 |
| McKee Elementary School | Record | Jackson County | McKee, 40447Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 388 |
| Sand Gap Elementary School | Record | Jackson County | Sandgap, 40481Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 258 |
| Barnabus Home High School | Record | Jackson County | Annville, 40402Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 12 |
| Jackson Co Schools Learning Center | Record | Jackson County | Mc Kee, 40447Rural: Remote | 7–12 | Alternative | 7 |
| Barnabus Home Middle School | Record | Jackson County | Annville, 40402Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Alternative | 2 |
| Jackson Area Technology Center | Record | Kentucky Tech System | McKee, 40447Rural: Remote | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Barnabus Home High School
Jackson County
Annville, 40402 / Rural: Remote
Jackson Co Schools Learning Center
Jackson County
Mc Kee, 40447 / Rural: Remote
Barnabus Home Middle School
Jackson County
Annville, 40402 / Rural: Remote
Jackson Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
McKee, 40447 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,515
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Jackson County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jackson County, Kentucky?
Jackson County supports 2,053 students through a network of 9 public schools, including three elementary and four high school facilities. A single district manages this system, which also includes two middle schools and three alternative education centers. This configuration ensures that students have access to various learning pathways within a unified rural district.
What are the major school districts in Jackson County, Kentucky?
The Jackson County district manages eight of the county's schools and the entire enrollment of 2,053 students. There are no charter schools in the area, allowing the district to focus all public resources on its traditional campuses. This unified administration facilitates consistent curriculum standards across the county's rural schools.
What is the school experience like in Jackson County?
Every public school in Jackson County is situated in a rural locale, fostering a small-town learning environment. Jackson County High School is the largest facility with 546 students, while Sand Gap Elementary offers a smaller setting of 258 students. The average school size of 257 students is significantly lower than many neighboring counties, allowing for high levels of personal attention.
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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.