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  1. Academics
    C+
  2. Diversity
    C+
  3. Teachers
    A-
  4. College Prep
    C
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B-
  6. Health & Safety
    A-
  7. Administration
    B
  8. Sports
    B-
  9. Food
    B+
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B
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Jackson Independent School is a public school located in Jackson, KY. It has 364 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 47% of students are at least proficient in math and 57% in reading.
Address
940 Highland Ave
Jackson, KY 41339
Telephone
(606) 666-5164
Website
jackson-ind.k12.ky.us/JCS/Home.html

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
57%
Percent Proficient - Math
47%
Average Graduation Rate
—
Average SAT
—
Average ACT
25
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AP Enrollment
2%
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Living in the Area
C+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Crime & Safety
    B
  2. Diversity
    C+
  3. Cost of Living
    A
  4. Good for Families
    C
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$26,891
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$456
National
$949
Median Home Value
$61,100
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A-
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Students

Diversity
C+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
364
Free or Reduced Lunch
62%
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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$47,826
Teachers in First/Second Year
9.5%
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Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$9,228/ year
National
$12,239
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There are no better teachers than the ones at Jackson Independent School! They are awesome and genuinely care about each student!
Our school is very involved in extracurricular activities and is very supportive of their students.