📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
10 Rated Districts in the Jackson, MI Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Michigan districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Western School District | Parma | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #2 | Columbia School District | Brooklyn | 8/10 Good | 73rd |
| #3 | Hanover-Horton Schools | Horton | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #4 | Grass Lake Community Schools | Grass Lake | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #5 | Napoleon Community Schools | Napoleon | 7/10 Good | 64th |
| #6 | Concord Community Schools | Concord | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #7 | Northwest School District | Jackson | 3/10 Below Average | 28th |
| #8 | Michigan Center School District | Michigan Center | 3/10 Below Average | 21st |
| #9 | Springport Public Schools | Springport | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #10 | Jackson Public Schools | Jackson | 2/10 Poor | 15th |
Best School Districts in the Jackson, MI Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from EDFacts 2021–22 (Michigan) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Jackson, MI metro area? ▼
Among the 10 rated districts in the Jackson, MI metro area, the highest-rated is Western School District (Parma), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 75th percentile of Michigan districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.