Jackson Independent operates 1 public schools serving 349 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Kentucky. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 371 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Breathitt County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,361 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 22.0% local, 55.4% state, and 22.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $79,583 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 43/100, ranked #109 of 171 in Kentucky against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 19.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 98.1% White, 1.1% Asian, 0.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.
Jackson City School accounts for 100.0% of all Jackson Independent student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Jackson Independent-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Jackson Independent has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 53.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch
free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.
Jackson Independent chronic absenteeism rate is 19.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Jackson Independent is typically wider than the Jackson Independent-aggregate figure suggests.
Jackson Independent has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 349 students.
How much does Jackson Independent spend per student?
Jackson Independent spends $14,361 per student. The district has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #109 in Kentucky.
What is the average teacher salary in Jackson Independent?
The average teacher salary in Jackson Independent is $79,583 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Jackson Independent?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Breathitt County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Jackson Independent?
Jackson Independent students are 98.1% White, 1.1% Asian, 0.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Jackson Independent?
Jackson Independent has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #109 out of 171 districts in Kentucky. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.