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Jackson High School

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12City: Small

Reported Enrollment

1,056

students

District

Jackson Public Schools

County Context Score

23/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

544 WILDWOOD AVE, JACKSON, MI, 49201

School District

Jackson Public Schools

NCES Identifiers

School ID
261962005629
District ID
2619620

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

Grade Range

9–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

1,056 students

School Setting

City: Small

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Jackson High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Jackson County has 68 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 13 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What Jackson High School tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Jackson Public Schools, Jackson County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • City: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Jackson High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Jackson Public Schools.

School scale

1,056 students

Jackson High School reports 1,056 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 26 other high schools in Jackson County with enrollment data, 26 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 183 students.

County peer set

27 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 215 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

13 district schools

Jackson Public Schools lists 7 primary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

7

Middle

2

High

3

Other

1

Nearby context inside Jackson Public Schools

Cascades Elementary SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 447 studentsListed
Dibble Elementary SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 281 studentsListed
Hunt Elementary SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 347 studentsListed
John R Lewis ElementaryKG–5 · Primary · 130 studentsListed
JPS Montessori CenterKG–5 · Primary · 139 studentsListed
Northeast Elementary SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 481 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
Northwest High School9–12972 students
Western High School9–12846 students
Columbia Central High School7–12654 students
Michigan Center JrSr High School7–12580 students

School Profile FAQ

Is Jackson High School a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Jackson Public Schools.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Jackson High School?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Jackson High School data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Jackson High School with nearby schools?

Jackson High School should be compared with 27 high schools in Jackson County, plus other schools in Jackson Public Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Jackson High School?

Before using Jackson High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Jackson Public Schools.

Part of Jackson Public Schools

Jackson High School is one of 13 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 4,486 students across 13 schools.

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Schools in District

13

Reported Enrollment

4,486

13 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Cascades Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Hunt Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Middle School at Parkside6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • Sharp Park AcademyKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Northeast Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Dibble Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Jackson County Jail9–12 · HighListed only
  • Fourth Street Learning Center6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • JPS Montessori CenterKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • South Central Michigan VirtualKG–12 · OtherListed only

Similar Schools

Northwest High School

Grades 9–12
972 students
RegularProfile

Western High School

Grades 9–12
846 students
RegularListed only

Columbia Central High School

Grades 7–12
654 students
RegularListed only

Michigan Center JrSr High School

Grades 7–12
580 students
RegularListed only

Da Vinci Institute 612

Grades 6–12
383 students
AlternativeListed only

Jackson County Schools

County Context Score

23/100

County-level composite across 68 public schools

Open county school list →

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.

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