Jackson County School District

The Jackson County School District in Arkansas consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Based on the available data, Tuckerman High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the best high schools in the state with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Swifton Middle School appears to be the weakest performer, with a 2-star rating and test scores well below the district and state averages.

Tuckerman High School's exceptional performance is evident in its strong test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, which significantly outpace the district and state averages. Meanwhile, Tuckerman Elementary School has more mixed results, with test scores below the district and state averages in several areas. Swifton Middle School struggles across the board, with test scores well below the district and state averages.

All three schools in the Jackson County School District have high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.62% at Tuckerman High School to 76.92% at Tuckerman Elementary School. The student-teacher ratios also vary, with Tuckerman High School having a relatively low ratio of 7.5 students per teacher, while Tuckerman Elementary and Swifton Middle School have higher ratios of 15.1 and 12.9, respectively. The consistent spending per student across the schools suggests that funding is not a significant factor in the performance differences observed.