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Schools in Jackson · Teton County School District 1

Jackson’s public schools outscore 85% of Wyoming districts

On-time graduation in Jackson runs at 94%, above the Wyoming average (81%). 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 Wyoming, not nationally.

#3of 28 Wyoming townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Wyoming 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
60%
▲ 7 pts vs WY 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
54%
▲ 6 pts vs WY 48%
2021–22
Graduate on time
94%
▲ 13 pts vs WY 81%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$24.1K
▲ 17% vs WY $20.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
10.7
WY 12.1 · smaller classes
Schools in town
6
2,162 students on the public path
In brief

Jackson’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 30 Wyoming towns with household incomes within a quarter of Jackson’s, its schools beat 60%, lower than their 85% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 60% and math 54% in spring 2022, against 53% and 48% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $24,072 per student, against $20,645 across Wyoming (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Jackson Hole Middle School, then Jackson Hole High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Jackson Hole Community School (private) and Jackson Hole Christian Academy (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

B+ Test scoresA Graduation

A: better than 85% of Wyoming school districts, #3 of 28 Wyoming towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Wyoming average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Wyoming school districts we grade (48)Better than 85%
Lower resultsHigher results
Wyoming towns with similar household incomes (30)Better than 60%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,726 test results and a graduating class of 207 could put Jackson anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Jackson’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,736 in math, 1,717 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
PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB to A
6–8Jackson Hole Middle SchoolTeton County School District 1B+
9–12Jackson Hole High SchoolTeton County School District 1B−

Jackson’s public schools are run by Teton County School District 1. 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.

Teton County School District 1Grades PK–12 · 10 schools · 2,827 students, up 3% since 2020–21 · 10.7 per teacher (WY 12.1)
$24,072WY $20,645 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading60%
State average 53.1% · 1717 students tested
Math54%
State average 48.3% · 1736 students tested

Jackson vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
JacksonATeton County School District 1

Every school in Jackson

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

District schools in Jacksonby address
Jackson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5
B
319 students8:1Rate it →
Colter Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5
A
318 students11:1Rate it →
Jackson Hole Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B+
664 students13:1Rate it →
Also serving Jacksonin other towns
Jackson Hole High School
High · Grades 9–12
B−
861 students12:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Summit Innovations School
High · Grades 9–12
D
Alternative Education
36 students6:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Jackson Hole Community School
High · Grades 9–12
Private · Nonsectarian
101 students6:1Rate it →
Jackson Hole Christian Academy
Grades 1–11
Private · Religious
16 students8:1Rate it →

Questions about Jackson’s schools

Are Jackson’s schools good?

By Wyoming’s own tests, yes: the public schools Jackson children attend outscore 85% of Wyoming’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #3 of 28 Wyoming towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 60%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Jackson in?

Teton County School District 1, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,827 students in 10 schools (2024–25).

Where do Jackson kids go to high school?

Jackson Hole High School, with 861 students; its own test results earn a B−.

What is Jackson’s graduation rate?

94% of the class of 2023 in Teton County School District 1 graduated in four years, against 81% across Wyoming.

How much does Jackson spend per student?

$24,072 in Teton County School District 1 (FY2024), against $20,645 across Wyoming. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Jackson?

Yes: Jackson Hole Community School (nonsectarian, grades 9–12, 101 students) and Jackson Hole Christian Academy (religious, grades 1–11, 16 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 Wyoming. Stars are from neighbors.