Jackson City

The Jackson City school district in Ohio consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools (Jackson Westview, Jackson Northview, and Jackson Southview), 1 middle school (Jackson Middle School), and 1 high school (Jackson High School).

Jackson Middle School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking in the top half of Ohio middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores, particularly in Algebra I, are significantly higher than the district and state averages. Jackson Southview Elementary also performs well, ranking in the top third of Ohio elementary schools with strong test scores in subjects like Science, Math, and English Language Arts. While Jackson High School has shown improvement in its test scores and graduation rates, the district as a whole faces challenges, such as a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 22.7%.

The schools in the Jackson City district serve a population with significant economic needs, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50% to 60%. This factor may be an important consideration when analyzing the schools' performance and identifying ways to support student success. Overall, the data provides a nuanced picture of the district, highlighting both areas of strength and areas for improvement across the various schools.