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Jackson County Central School District

1128 North Highway
Jackson, MN 56143-1075
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,104 students in Jackson County Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Jackson County Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,723 Schools
# Students
1,104 Students
870,535 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
57,764 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jackson County Central School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#231 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
47%
46%
45%
51%
29%
41%
(21-22)
90-94%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
84%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,255 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,917 is higher than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,255
$17,860
Spending / Student
$20,917
$18,585

Best Jackson County Central School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasantview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
703 Mill Road E
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Gr: 4-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
820 Park St
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5963
Gr: PK-3 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Jackson County Central Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
703 Mill Road E
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Jackson County Central Senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1128 N Hwy
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5310
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jackson County Central School District?
Jackson County Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,104 students.
What is the rank of Jackson County Central School District?
Jackson County Central School District is ranked #238 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County Central School District?
84% of Jackson County Central School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson County Central School District?
Jackson County Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Jackson County Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,917 is higher than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,104 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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