Total enrollment
1,997
-235 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
Jackson County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Jackson County number 9, teaching approximately 1,997 Kentucky students against a population of 13,086. By grade band, the county runs 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
7-year change in Jackson County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
+1 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
97%
was 98%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
2 districts
Enrollment
1,997
NCES CCD
Median income
$40,000
Below Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
72.4%
Above Kentucky avg
Elementary
3
1,070 students
Middle
2
374 students
High
4
553 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jackson County Public Schools
1,997 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
School enrollment
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
Test scores in Jackson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- McKee Elementary School· 79.3%
- Sand Gap Elementary School· 57.0%
- Jackson County High School· 56.0%
- Tyner Elementary School· 50.0%
- Jackson County Middle School· 42.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County High School | Mckee | High | 09-12 | 536 | · |
| Tyner Elementary School | Tyner | Elementary | PK-05 | 393 | · |
| McKee Elementary School | Mckee | Elementary | PK-05 | 391 | · |
| Jackson County Middle School | Mckee | Middle | 06-08 | 369 | · |
| Sand Gap Elementary School | Sandgap | Elementary | PK-05 | 286 | · |
| Barnabus Home High School | Annville | High | 09-12 | 10 | · |
| Jackson Co Schools Learning Center | Mc Kee | High | 07-12 | 7 | · |
| Barnabus Home Middle School | Annville | Middle | 06-08 | 5 | · |
| Jackson Area Technology Center | Mckee | High | 08-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Jackson County
About Jackson County
In Kentucky, Jackson County is a compact county of about 13,086 residents. 9 public schools across the county serves about 1,997 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $40,000, roughly 9% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 30% meaningfully below the Kentucky median.
For a sense of the school types, Jackson County is built around 3 elementary schools (1,070 students), 2 middle schools (374), and 4 high schools (553).
Jackson County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,997 students across Jackson County.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,997 students, fell 11% from the 2,232 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count climbed from 7 to 8 across the same 7-year window.
On this page, the community for Jackson County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
Jackson County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data