Jackson County School District

Summary:

The Jackson County School District in Arkansas consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals that Tuckerman High School is the standout school in the district, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tuckerman High School outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science across multiple grade levels. In contrast, Swifton Middle School lags behind the district and state in most subject areas, with lower proficiency rates. Tuckerman Elementary School has mixed performance, with some grade levels exceeding the district and state, while others fall behind.

The data also reveals that all three schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population. Tuckerman High School and Tuckerman Elementary School have higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios compared to Swifton Middle School, which may contribute to their stronger academic performance.

District Detail

300 North Dowell
Tuckerman, AR 72473

(870) 349-2232

SchoolDigger Rank:
29^th of 250 Arkansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 945

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)									ATLAS Reading (2025)									ATLAS Mathematics (2025)							ATLAS Algebra (2025)		ATLAS Geometry (2025)		ATLAS Science (2025)							ATLAS Biology (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Swifton Middle School	Public	5-7	300 Ashley	Tuckerman	72473	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 485-2381	189	17	11.2	74.1%	161 (85.2%)	15 (7.9%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.2%)	57.9	124^th of 324 public middle schools	61.7%		34.2	226^th of 335 public middle schools	32.5%	102			28.3	45.4	33.3				35.4			28.4	38.2	34.9				33.7			60.0	64.8	39.4		53.9							36.6	24.1	30.3		30.5			$12,481	$1,331	$11,150
Tuckerman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	300 N Dowell St	Tuckerman	72473	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 349-2312	468	29	15.9	79.1%	412 (88.0%)	24 (5.1%)	13 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.1%)	59.4	202^nd of 495 public elementary schools	59.2%		46.6	280^th of 497 public elementary schools	43.7%	78	33.3	50.0							39.6	30.9	45.8							36.4	41.9	56.3					47.3					39.5	41.7					40.3			$14,390	$1,943	$12,448
Tuckerman High School	Public	8-12	300 N Dowell St	Tuckerman	72473	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 349-2657	288	59	4.9	63.9%	252 (87.5%)	13 (4.5%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.2%)	83.2	21^st of 291 public high schools	92.8%		87.6	18^th of 305 public high schools	94.1%	3						69.1	54.1	45.2	55.6						67.3	42.6	40.4	49.5						80.0	80.0	38.3	38.3	26.2	25.4						47.3	47.3	44.3	44.4	$12,489	$377	$12,112

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.