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7 schools in Jackson

Kentucky · Public K-12

The Jackson public-school footprint covers 7 campuses and about 1,858 K-12 students, with an average school size near 265.

7-year change in Jackson

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,858
+82 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
97%
was 98%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Breathitt County Area Technology CenterHigh08-120
Breathitt County High SchoolHigh07-12669
Breathitt ElementaryElementaryPK-02371
Breathitt Learning AcademyHigh06-1218
Breathitt Regional SchoolHigh06-1236
Jackson City SchoolCombinedPK-12371
Sebastian Elementary SchoolElementary03-06393

About Jackson

Across Jackson, Kentucky, 7 public schools instructs about 1,858 students between them.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 2 elementary, 4 high, and 1 other.

Average school size in Jackson is around 265 students, 43% lower than the Kentucky average of about 467.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment grew 5%: 1,776 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,858 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Jackson shed 1 school, going from 7 to 6.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Jackson discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Jackson?
Jackson, Kentucky has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,858 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Jackson?
Jackson has 2 elementary, 4 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Jackson?
Breathitt County High School is the largest public school in Jackson by enrollment, with approximately 669 students.
What school districts serve Jackson?
Jackson is served by 3 public school districts, including Jackson Independent, Breathitt County, Kentucky Tech System.
What grade levels do public schools in Jackson cover?
Public schools in Jackson serve students from pre-K through grade 12.