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Jackson County

Kentucky · Public K-12

9 public schools serving approximately 2,053 students, in a county of 13,086 residents.

Schools
9
2 districts
Enrollment
2,053
NCES CCD
Median income
$40,000
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
69.4%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
4
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jackson County
2,053 students · 2 districts in Jackson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Jackson County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
97%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
97%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
8.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.0%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.8% under 18

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Jackson County High SchoolMckeeHigh09-12546·
Tyner Elementary SchoolTynerElementaryPK-05439·
Jackson County Middle SchoolMckeeMiddle06-08401·
McKee Elementary SchoolMckeeElementaryPK-05388·
Sand Gap Elementary SchoolSandgapElementaryPK-05258·
Barnabus Home High SchoolAnnvilleHigh09-1212·
Jackson Co Schools Learning CenterMc KeeHigh07-127·
Barnabus Home Middle SchoolAnnvilleMiddle06-082·
Jackson Area Technology CenterMckeeHigh08-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Jackson County?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in Jackson County, Kentucky, with a combined enrollment of about 2,053.
How many high schools are in Jackson County?
Jackson County, Kentucky has 4 public high schools, along with 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Jackson County?
Jackson County is the largest school district in Jackson County, serving approximately 2,053 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Jackson County?
Jackson County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 13,086, with a median age of 41. About 23.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Jackson County?
Median household income in Jackson County is $40,000, below the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 13.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Jackson County?
Approximately 8.8% of adults 25 and older in Jackson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Jackson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 69.4% of students in Jackson County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jackson County schools?
Across Jackson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Jackson County?
Jackson County residents are approximately 97% White, 1% Hispanic, 0% Black, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Jackson County is owner-occupied?
Jackson County has about 6,006 housing units, of which roughly 77.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data