Jackson County Central School District

1128 North Highway
Jackson, MN 56143-1075
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Jackson County Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,107 students in Jackson County Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Jackson County Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
1,107 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Jackson County Central School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#280 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Jackson County Central   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jackson County Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jackson County Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jackson County Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
84%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Jackson County Central   School District and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
15 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
82 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
11%
# Black Students
20 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
938 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
85%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
53
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
85
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
87
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
68
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
77
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
78
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
78
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
79
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
73
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
79
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
97
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
70
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
94
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,208 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,860 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Jackson County Central   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$23 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Jackson County Central   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,208
$17,860
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Jackson County Central   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,860
$18,586
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Jackson County Central   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Jackson County Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
820 Park St
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5963
Grades: PK-3
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasantview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Milwaukee St
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6218
Grades: 4-5
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson County Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
205 4th Ave N
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson County Central Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1128 N Hwy
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5310
Grades: 9-12
| 340 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jackson County Central School District?
Jackson County Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,107 students.
What is the rank of Jackson County Central School District?
Jackson County Central School District is ranked #273 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County Central School District?
85% of Jackson County Central School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson County Central School District?
Jackson County Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Jackson County Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,860 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,107 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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