Jackson Center High School is a public high school in Jackson Center, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Jackson Center Local Schools district. The Tigers wear orange and black and compete in the Shelby County Athletic League.
Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jackson Center Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jackson Center Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Jackson Center Elementary School's student population of 325 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jackson Center Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Center Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#302 out of 3181 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
95%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson Center Elementary School's ranking?
Jackson Center Elementary School is ranked #302 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Jackson Center Elementary School often compared to?
Jackson Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairlawn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Jackson Center Elementary School?
325 students attend Jackson Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Jackson Center Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson Center Elementary School?
Jackson Center Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jackson Center Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson Center Elementary School part of?
Jackson Center Elementary School is part of Jackson Center Local School District.
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