How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Byron Center Public Schools | Jackson Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Byron Center, Michigan | Jackson, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 4,443 | 4,486 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 12 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.9:1 | 20:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Byron Center Public Schools | Jackson Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,529 | $16,875 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.5% | 21.4% |
| State Revenue | 51.6% | 49.8% |
| Local Revenue | 39.0% | 28.8% |
Byron Center Public Schools
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Jackson Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Byron Center Public Schools | Jackson Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.0% | 37.6% |
| African American | 1.5% | 34.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| Asian | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 7.4% | 19.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.8% | 73.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Byron Center Public Schools | Jackson Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 539.5:1 | 285.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.5% | 46.2% |
School Types
Byron Center Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Jackson Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.