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Schools in Jackson · Jackson R-II School District

Jackson’s public schools outscore 79% of Missouri districts

In Jackson, 47% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Jackson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.

#68of 247 Missouri townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
47%
▲ 4 pts vs MO 43%
2021–22
Math proficiency
47%
▲ 8 pts vs MO 39%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95%
▲ 6 pts vs MO 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$10.3K
▼ 29% vs MO $14.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.0
MO 12.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
9
5,499 students on the public path
In brief

Jackson’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 47% and math 47% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $10,350 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Russell Hawkins JR. High, then Jackson SR. High. Enrollment is up 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Paul Lutheran School (private) and Immaculate Conception School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Jackson’s grade

A− Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 79% of Missouri school districts, #68 of 247 Missouri towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Missouri average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Missouri school districts we grade (535)Better than 79%
Lower resultsHigher results
Missouri towns with similar household incomes (456)Better than 77%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,984 test results and a graduating class of 383 could put Jackson anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Jackson’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,998 in math, 2,971 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Jackson, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–44 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB− to A
7–8Russell Hawkins JR. HighJackson R-II School DistrictB+
9–12Jackson SR. HighJackson R-II School DistrictA−

Jackson’s public schools are run by Jackson R-II School District, which also serves Gordonville and Pocahontas. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Jackson R-II School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 8 schools · 5,748 students, up 7% since 2020–21 · 15.0 per teacher (MO 12.8)
$10,350MO $14,569 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading47%
State average 43.2% · 2971 students tested
Math47%
State average 39.2% · 2998 students tested

Jackson vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Jackson’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
JacksonA−Jackson R-II
Cape GirardeauC+Cape Girardeau 63

Every school in Jackson

9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Jacksonby address
East Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–4
B+
726 students15:1Rate it →
South Elem.
Elementary · Grades K–4
B−
433 students14:1Rate it →
Orchard Drive Elem.
Elementary · Grades K–4
B−
404 students14:1Rate it →
West Lane Elem.
Elementary · Grades K–4
A
389 students13:1Rate it →
Jackson Middle
Middle · Grades 5–6
B
850 students15:1Rate it →
Russell Hawkins JR. High
Middle · Grades 7–8
B+
867 students14:1Rate it →
Jackson SR. High
High · Grades 9–12
A−
1,830 students17:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Paul Lutheran School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Religious
277 students25:1Rate it →
Immaculate Conception School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
172 students13:1Rate it →

Questions about Jackson’s schools

Are Jackson’s schools good?

By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Jackson children attend outscore 79% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #68 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 77%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Jackson in?

Jackson R-II School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,748 students in 8 schools (2024–25).

Where do Jackson kids go to high school?

Jackson SR. High, with 1,830 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Jackson’s graduation rate?

95% of the class of 2023 in Jackson R-II School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.

How much does Jackson spend per student?

$10,350 in Jackson R-II School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Jackson?

Yes: St. Paul Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 277 students) and Immaculate Conception School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 172 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.