| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western School District | Parma | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 2,757 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Columbia School District | Brooklyn | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 1,485 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Hanover-Horton Schools | Hanover | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 1,023 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Grass Lake Community Schools | Grass Lake | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 1,315 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Napoleon Community Schools | Napoleon | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 1,320 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Stockbridge Community Schools | Munith | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 1,156 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Concord Community Schools | Concord | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 629 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Northwest School District | Jackson | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 3,560 | 5 | K–12 | 3 |
| Michigan Center School District | Michigan Center | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 1,316 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Springport Public Schools | Springport | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 1,010 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Jackson Public Schools | Jackson | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 4,486 | 13 | K–12 | 2 |
How Jackson County compares
Together they enroll 20,057 students across 50 schools. The largest is Jackson Public Schools with 4,486 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, level with the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Jackson County, Michigan
Jackson County has 11 public school districts covering 18 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jackson County is Western School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Michigan. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Jackson County, MI?
11 school districts serve zip codes in Jackson County, MI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Jackson County, MI?
Of the districts serving Jackson County, Western School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 75th percentile among Michigan school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Michigan reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Michigan only, never across state lines.