Jackson County Schools & Education
Jackson County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,123
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#59
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jackson County
Measured School Summary
Jackson County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.3%.
Funding Context
Jackson County spends $8,123 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 18% below the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% 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
10 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
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #59 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
88.3%
3.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,123
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
10
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 10 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
#59
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points below 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.
Black River Falls School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,572 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Melrose-Mindoro School District
Elementary and high visible
757 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Alma Center School District
Elementary and high visible
587 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Black River Falls School District 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?
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, Wisconsin
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 Balanced Mix of Town Schools
Jackson County serves 2,916 students through 10 public schools spread across three distinct districts. The infrastructure is well-distributed, featuring four elementary, one middle, and five high schools.
Black River Falls Leads District Growth
Black River Falls School District is the largest, managing four schools and 1,572 students. The Melrose-Mindoro and Alma Center districts provide additional options for the county's nearly 3,000 students, though no charter schools are currently active.
Split Between Town and Country
The locale is evenly split with five schools in towns and five in rural areas, maintaining an average school size of 365 students. Black River Falls High is the largest campus with 479 students, offering a traditional town-center school experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Jackson County
Reported Enrollment
2,916
10 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Jackson County
Black River Falls School District
Melrose-Mindoro School District
Alma Center School District
10 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Falls High | Record | Black River Falls School District | Black River Falls, 54615Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 479 |
| Red Creek Elementary | Record | Black River Falls School District | Black River Falls, 54615Town: Distant | 2–5 | Primary | 461 |
| Melrose-Mindoro Elementary | Record | Melrose-Mindoro School District | Melrose, 54642Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 427 |
| Black River Falls Middle | Record | Black River Falls School District | Black River Falls, 54615Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 348 |
| Lincoln Elementary | Record | Alma Center School District | Merrillan, 54754Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 330 |
| Melrose-Mindoro Junior/Senior High | Record | Melrose-Mindoro School District | Melrose, 54642Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 330 |
| Forrest Street Elementary School | Record | Black River Falls School District | Black River Falls, 54615Town: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 284 |
| Lincoln Jr/Sr High School | Record | Alma Center School District | Alma Center, 54611Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 257 |
| Black River Correctional Center | Record | Wisconsin Department of Corrections | Black River Falls, 54615Rural: Distant | 12 | Alternative | 0 |
| Jackson Correctional Institution | Record | Wisconsin Department of Corrections | Black River Falls, 54615Town: Distant | 12 | Alternative | 0 |
Black River Falls High
Black River Falls School District
Black River Falls, 54615 / Town: Distant
Red Creek Elementary
Black River Falls School District
Black River Falls, 54615 / Town: Distant
Melrose-Mindoro Elementary
Melrose-Mindoro School District
Melrose, 54642 / Rural: Distant
Black River Falls Middle
Black River Falls School District
Black River Falls, 54615 / Town: Distant
Lincoln Elementary
Alma Center School District
Merrillan, 54754 / Rural: Distant
Melrose-Mindoro Junior/Senior High
Melrose-Mindoro School District
Melrose, 54642 / Rural: Distant
Forrest Street Elementary School
Black River Falls School District
Black River Falls, 54615 / Town: Distant
Lincoln Jr/Sr High School
Alma Center School District
Alma Center, 54611 / Rural: Distant
Black River Correctional Center
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Black River Falls, 54615 / Rural: Distant
Jackson Correctional Institution
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Black River Falls, 54615 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,123
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Jackson County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jackson County, Wisconsin?
Jackson County serves 2,916 students through 10 public schools spread across three distinct districts. The infrastructure is well-distributed, featuring four elementary, one middle, and five high schools.
What are the major school districts in Jackson County, Wisconsin?
Black River Falls School District is the largest, managing four schools and 1,572 students. The Melrose-Mindoro and Alma Center districts provide additional options for the county's nearly 3,000 students, though no charter schools are currently active.
What is the school experience like in Jackson County?
The locale is evenly split with five schools in towns and five in rural areas, maintaining an average school size of 365 students. Black River Falls High is the largest campus with 479 students, offering a traditional town-center school experience.
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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.