Top Rankings
Jackson R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,748 students in Jackson R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Jackson R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
5,748 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
384 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jackson R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
90%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,528 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,014 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,528
$15,190
Spending / Student
$10,014
$14,008
Best Jackson R-II School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
455 N. Lacey Street
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-5271
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-5271
Gr: PK-4 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Jackson Sr. High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 S Missouri
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9513
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9513
Gr: 9-12 | 1,830 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
West Lane Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
338 N West Ln
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9565
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9565
Gr: K-4 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10730 State Hwy W
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9590
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9590
Gr: K-4 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Russell Hawkins Jr. High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 N West Ln
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9533
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9533
Gr: 7-8 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1651 W Independence St
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9543
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9543
Gr: 5-6 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Orchard Drive Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1402 Orchard Dr
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9555
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9555
Gr: K-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
South Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 S Hope St
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9575
Jackson, MO 63755
(573) 243-9575
Gr: K-4 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson R-II School District?
Jackson R-II School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,748 students.
What is the rank of Jackson R-II School District?
Jackson R-II School District is ranked #87 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson R-II School District?
90% of Jackson R-II School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson R-II School District?
Jackson R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Jackson R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,014 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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