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Jackson County

Wisconsin · Public K-12

10 public schools serving approximately 2,916 students, in a county of 20,981 residents.

Schools
10
4 districts
Enrollment
2,916
NCES CCD
Median income
$68,110
Below Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.8%
Above Wisconsin avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
5
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Black River Falls School District
1,572 students · 4 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
86%
Hispanic
4%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
5%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
77%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
11%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.1% under 18

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Black River Falls HighBlack River FallsHigh09-12479·
Red Creek ElementaryBlack River FallsElementary02-05461·
Melrose-Mindoro ElementaryMelroseElementaryPK-06427·
Black River Falls MiddleBlack River FallsMiddle06-08348·
Lincoln ElementaryMerrillanElementaryPK-06330·
Melrose-Mindoro Junior/Senior HighMelroseHigh07-12330·
Forrest Street Elementary SchoolBlack River FallsElementaryPK-01284·
Lincoln Jr/Sr High SchoolAlma CenterHigh07-12257·
Black River Correctional CenterBlack River FallsHigh12-120·
Jackson Correctional InstitutionBlack River FallsHigh12-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Jackson County?
There are 10 public K-12 schools in Jackson County, Wisconsin, with a combined enrollment of about 2,916.
How many high schools are in Jackson County?
Jackson County, Wisconsin has 5 public high schools, along with 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Jackson County?
Black River Falls School District is the largest school district in Jackson County, serving approximately 1,572 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Jackson County?
Jackson County, Wisconsin has a population of approximately 20,981, with a median age of 43. About 21.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Jackson County?
Median household income in Jackson County is $68,110, below the Wisconsin average of $73,469. About 6.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Jackson County?
Approximately 15.9% 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 53.8% 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 Wisconsin county average of 42.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jackson County schools?
Across Jackson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Jackson County?
Jackson County residents are approximately 86% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 5% 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 9,750 housing units, of which roughly 80.1% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data