📊 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 →
All 10 Rated Districts in Jackson County, MI
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County 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 Jackson County, Michigan (2026)
This page lists the 10 public school districts headquartered in Jackson County, Michigan that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Michigan, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Jackson County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Jackson County, Michigan? ▼
Among the 10 rated districts in Jackson County, Michigan, 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 (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.