Jackson County High School

Summary:

Jackson County High School is a public high school located in Mc Kee, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 546 students. The school is part of the Jackson County School District, which is ranked 34 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jackson County High School has shown a strong academic performance, ranking 52nd out of 290 Kentucky high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has consistently performed well in various subject areas, with students outperforming the state average in ACT/English, ACT/Reading, KSA/Reading, KSA/Writing, and KSA/Social Studies. Particularly noteworthy is the school's performance in KSA/Writing, where 63% of students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 43%. The school has also demonstrated strong performance across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, and white students, all of which ranked in the top 100 high schools in Kentucky for the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school's performance with low socioeconomic status students is particularly impressive, ranking 26th out of 274 Kentucky high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to the nearby Barnabus Home High School and Jackson County Schools Learning Center, which are also part of the Jackson County School District, Jackson County High School has a significantly larger student population and a lower student-teacher ratio. However, the nearby Barnabus Home High School has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a higher concentration of students from low-income families. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 52nd in 2023-2024 to as low as 213th in 2014-2015, suggesting that the school has experienced some ups and downs in its academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 560 Educational Mt. Drive
       Mc Kee, KY  40447


(606) 287-7155

District: Jackson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
52nd of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,510 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  551

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.5%
Hispanic:
2.0%
Asian:
0.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jackson County High School ranks better than 82.1% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.83. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jackson County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Jackson County High School has the largest high school student body size in the Jackson County School District. Racial makeup is: White (97.5%), Hispanic (2%), American Indian (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson County High School is 16.9. 1 high schools in the Jackson County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson County High School is $14,510, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Jackson County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jackson County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson County High School 52nd of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Jackson County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Jackson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson County 34th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jackson County High School

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Rank History for all students at Jackson County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 18.35 195th 217 10.1%
2008 27.59 174th 217 19.8%
2009 27.26 172nd 217 20.7%
2010 28.16 177th 223 20.6%
2011 20.72 204th 226 9.7%
2012 16.94 212th 229 7.4%
2013 45.16 177th 291 39.2%
2014 35.93 203rd 290 30.0%
2015 33.69 213th 295 27.8%
2016 41.97 195th 288 32.3%
2017 55.62 142nd 287 50.5%
2018 40.90 164th 271 39.5%
2019 50.19 134th 285 53.0%
2021 39.63 151st 267 43.4%
2022 70.53 48th 271 82.3%
2023 59.35 92nd 276 66.7%
2024 74.83 52nd 290 82.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jackson County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.45 85th 226 62.4%
2023 27.70 125th 162 22.8%
2024 47.31 61st 168 63.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.18 147th 232 36.6%
2019 72.04 50th 254 80.3%
2021 36.34 161st 234 31.2%
2022 67.91 49th 266 81.6%
2023 59.95 80th 272 70.6%
2024 80.52 26th 274 90.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Jackson County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.24 160th 234 31.6%
2019 53.19 131st 249 47.4%
2021 24.80 191st 236 19.1%
2022 60.36 82nd 252 67.5%
2023 62.05 79th 253 68.8%
2024 71.71 54th 261 79.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Jackson County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.80 96th 166 42.2%
2019 66.59 37th 166 77.7%
2021 20.57 135th 154 12.3%
2022 57.71 36th 153 76.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jackson County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.20 90th 115 21.7%
2019 58.56 40th 102 60.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Jackson County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.96 144th 237 39.2%
2019 58.84 91st 251 63.7%
2021 51.43 87th 238 63.4%
2022 74.62 32nd 257 87.5%
2023 54.67 99th 259 61.8%
2024 72.89 52nd 262 80.2%
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Rank History for White students at Jackson County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 63.16 67th 260 74.2%
2023 48.36 122nd 264 53.8%
2024 65.85 75th 273 72.5%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jackson County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 710 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1989 702 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1990 686 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1991 675 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1992 682 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1993 690 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 690
1994 691 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1995 739 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1996 739 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1997 712 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 714
1998 732 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 732
1999 662 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2000 640 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2001 646 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 649
2002 641 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 644
2003 641 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 644
2004 655 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 656
2005 646 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2006 664 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2007 705 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2008 666 1 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 673
2009 660 1 0 2 2 n/a n/a 1 666
2010 639 3 0 2 1 n/a n/a 2 647
2011 600 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 605
2012 607 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 610
2013 597 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 601
2014 594 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 599
2015 650 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 653
2016 661 1 1 2 1 0 1 0 667
2017 629 2 1 2 2 0 1 0 637
2018 603 2 1 1 2 0 1 0 610
2019 545 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 550
2020 530 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 533
2021 541 1 1 4 0 0 5 0 552
2022 538 1 2 7 0 0 3 0 551
2023 536 2 1 7 0 0 0 0 546
2024 537 0 1 11 1 0 1 0 551

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jackson County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 710 39.6 17.9 n/a
1989 704 40.2 17.5 n/a
1990 687 40.4 17.0 n/a
1991 676 43.0 15.7 n/a
1992 683 41.3 16.5 n/a
1993 690 42.0 16.4 n/a
1994 691 42.0 16.5 n/a
1995 741 43.0 17.2 n/a
1996 741 43.0 17.2 n/a
1997 714 41.0 17.4 74.1
1998 732 48.4 15.1 59
1999 662 46.2 14.3 76
2000 643 45.7 14.1 77.8
2001 649 48.1 13.5 72.6
2002 644 40.8 15.8 99.5
2003 644 40.8 15.8 99.5
2004 656 39.9 16.4 n/a
2005 650 39.6 16.4 n/a
2006 669 40.5 16.5 78.6
2007 708 40.0 17.7 76
2008 673 39.5 17.0 80.7
2009 666 39.0 17.1 85.6
2010 647 37.7 17.1 78
2011 605 38.1 15.8 82.5
2012 610 38.1 15.9 73.1
2013 601 38.5 15.6 75.4
2014 599 39.1 15.2 75.8
2015 653 40.0 16.3 69.7
2016 667 42.0 15.8 68.4
2017 637 43.4 14.6 70.3
2018 610 40.4 15.0 69
2019 550 38.4 14.3 70.2
2020 533 38.4 13.8 67.4
2021 552 34.6 15.9 8.2
2022 551 34.6 15.9 68.4
2023 546 35.6 15.3 64.8
2024 551 32.6 16.9 67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jackson County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 710 39.6 17.9 n/a
1989 704 40.2 17.5 n/a
1990 687 40.4 17.0 n/a
1991 676 43.0 15.7 n/a
1992 683 41.3 16.5 n/a
1993 690 42.0 16.4 n/a
1994 691 42.0 16.5 n/a
1995 741 43.0 17.2 n/a
1996 741 43.0 17.2 n/a
1997 714 41.0 17.4 74.1
1998 732 48.4 15.1 59
1999 662 46.2 14.3 76
2000 643 45.7 14.1 77.8
2001 649 48.1 13.5 72.6
2002 644 40.8 15.8 99.5
2003 644 40.8 15.8 99.5
2004 656 39.9 16.4 n/a
2005 650 39.6 16.4 n/a
2006 669 40.5 16.5 78.6
2007 708 40.0 17.7 76
2008 673 39.5 17.0 80.7
2009 666 39.0 17.1 85.6
2010 647 37.7 17.1 78
2011 605 38.1 15.8 82.5
2012 610 38.1 15.9 73.1
2013 601 38.5 15.6 75.4
2014 599 39.1 15.2 75.8
2015 653 40.0 16.3 69.7
2016 667 42.0 15.8 68.4
2017 637 43.4 14.6 70.3
2018 610 40.4 15.0 69
2019 550 38.4 14.3 70.2
2020 533 38.4 13.8 67.4
2021 552 34.6 15.9 8.2
2022 551 34.6 15.9 68.4
2023 546 35.6 15.3 64.8
2024 551 32.6 16.9 67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jackson County High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,541 (11.8%) $337 (2.6%) $1,125 (8.6%) $8,167 (62.5%) $1,642 (12.6%) $10,562 (80.8%) $13,077
2019 $984 (7.4%) $472 (3.5%) $1,133 (8.5%) $8,734 (65.5%) $1,758 (13.2%) $12,062 (90.4%) $13,341
2020 $893 (6.6%) $240 (1.8%) $1,133 (8.4%) $9,434 (70.0%) $1,628 (12.1%) $11,002 (81.7%) $13,469
2021 $1,055 (8.0%) $970 (7.3%) $2,025 (15.3%) $9,756 (73.8%) $1,307 (9.9%) $10,019 (75.8%) $13,212
2022 $1,427 (9.8%) $1,418 (9.8%) $2,846 (19.6%) $8,695 (59.9%) $1,788 (12.3%) $10,483 (72.2%) $14,510

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson County High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 134th of 285 High schoolsRanks 92nd of 276 High schools
 13.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Jackson County High School)45.141
 4.1%
   11th Grade English (Jackson County)45.141
 4.1%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County High School)26.525
 1.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)26.524
 2.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Jackson County High School)41.641
 0.6%
   11th Grade Reading (Jackson County)41.641
 0.6%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students550546
 0.7%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic27
 250%
Pacific Islander00
White545536
 1.7%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.2%64.8%
 5.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 551 students attended Jackson County High School.

Jackson County High School ranks 52nd of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Jackson County High School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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