Jackson County Schools & Education
Jackson County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
64/100
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 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,869
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
64/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#28
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jackson County
Measured School Summary
Jackson County performs at an average level with a school score of 64/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,869 per pupil, Jackson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 18% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower 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
11 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
64/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #28 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,869
$125 below the state average
School coverage
11
3 districts 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 11 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.
Mixed school landscape
Jackson County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#28
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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 City
Elementary to high school visible
2,317 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Wellston City
Elementary to high school visible
1,267 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Oak Hill Union Local
Elementary and high visible
1,140 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Jackson City is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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?
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, Ohio
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.
Diverse School Options in Jackson County
Jackson County manages 11 public schools across three districts for its 4,724 students. The network includes six elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools.
Proven Results with Focused Investment
The graduation rate is a robust 92.0%, significantly higher than the state's 88.3%. This performance comes with a per-pupil expenditure of $7,869, which is very close to the state average.
Jackson City Schools Lead the Way
Jackson City is the largest district, educating 2,317 students across five schools. The county does not host any charter schools, maintaining a strong focus on its three local public districts.
A Mix of Town and Rural Learning
The county features seven rural schools and four in town settings, with an average school size of 429 students. Jackson High School is the largest campus, serving 632 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Jackson County
Reported Enrollment
4,724
11 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Jackson County
Jackson City
Wellston City
Oak Hill Union Local
11 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 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | Record | Jackson City | Jackson, 45640Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 632 |
| Oak Hill Elementary | Record | Oak Hill Union Local | Oak Hill, 45656Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 603 |
| Oak Hill Middle/High School | Record | Oak Hill Union Local | Oak Hill, 45656Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 537 |
| Jackson Middle School | Record | Jackson City | Jackson, 45640Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 531 |
| Jackson Westview Elementary School | Record | Jackson City | Jackson, 45640Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 398 |
| Jackson Southview Elementary School | Record | Jackson City | Jackson, 45640Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 386 |
| Wellston High School | Record | Wellston City | Wellston, 45692Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 377 |
| Jackson Northview Elementary School | Record | Jackson City | Jackson, 45640Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 370 |
| Wellston Middle School | Record | Wellston City | Wellston, 45692Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 301 |
| Bundy Elementary School | Record | Wellston City | Wellston, 45692Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 297 |
| Wellston Intermediate School | Record | Wellston City | Wellston, 45692Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 292 |
Oak Hill Elementary
Oak Hill Union Local
Oak Hill, 45656 / Rural: Distant
Oak Hill Middle/High School
Oak Hill Union Local
Oak Hill, 45656 / Rural: Distant
Jackson Westview Elementary School
Jackson City
Jackson, 45640 / Rural: Fringe
Jackson Southview Elementary School
Jackson City
Jackson, 45640 / Rural: Fringe
Jackson Northview Elementary School
Jackson City
Jackson, 45640 / Town: Distant
Wellston Intermediate School
Wellston City
Wellston, 45692 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,869
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Jackson County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jackson County, Ohio?
Jackson County manages 11 public schools across three districts for its 4,724 students. The network includes six elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools.
How do schools in Jackson County perform academically?
The graduation rate is a robust 92.0%, significantly higher than the state's 88.3%. This performance comes with a per-pupil expenditure of $7,869, which is very close to the state average.
What are the major school districts in Jackson County, Ohio?
Jackson City is the largest district, educating 2,317 students across five schools. The county does not host any charter schools, maintaining a strong focus on its three local public districts.
What is the school experience like in Jackson County?
The county features seven rural schools and four in town settings, with an average school size of 429 students. Jackson High School is the largest campus, serving 632 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.