Total enrollment
21,681
-1,691 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
Jackson County
Michigan · Public K-12
From the largest high school to the smallest elementary campus, Jackson County's 68 public schools collectively enroll about 21,681 K-12 students, with Jackson Public Schools the heaviest district by enrollment. By grade band, the county runs 26 elementary, 9 middle, and 26 high schools.
7-year change in Jackson County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
62
-5 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
73%
was 77%
% Hispanic
6%
was 5%
% Black
10%
was 10%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
68
18 districts
Enrollment
21,681
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,073
Below Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.4%
Above Michigan avg
Elementary
26
10,108 students
Middle
9
3,323 students
High
26
7,018 students
Combined / other
7
1,232 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jackson Public Schools
4,310 students · 18 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+
23.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.5%
civilian labor
Median age
42
20.9% under 18
Test scores in Jackson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 23 schools ranked. Michigan state average: 47.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Warner Elementary School· 60.4%
- Bean Elementary School· 59.8%
- Columbia Upper Elementary School· 59.8%
- Sharp Park Academy· 59.4%
- Parma Elementary School· 57.9%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Northeast Elementary School· 15.2%
- Cascades Elementary School· 21.9%
- Middle School at Parkside· 26.8%
- Napoleon Middle School· 27.4%
- Concord Middle School· 27.8%
Cities in Jackson County
About Jackson County
In Michigan, Jackson County is a mid-sized county of about 160,060 residents. 68 public schools across the county educates about 21,681 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $66,073 a year, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
In terms of grade levels, Jackson County covers 26 elementary schools (10,108 students), 9 middle schools (3,323), 26 high schools (7,018), and 7 combined or other schools.
Jackson Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,310 students across Jackson County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 21,681 students, declined 7% from the 23,372 reported in SY 2017-18. Jackson County now counts 62 public schools, down from 67 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 77% to 73%.
On allk12, the community for Jackson County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
Jackson County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data