Top Rankings
Jackson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 807 students in Jackson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Jackson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,108 Schools
# Students
807 Students
484,974 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
38,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jackson County School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#32 out of 258 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
6%
19%
% White
88%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,292 is higher than the state median of $13,136. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,538 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,292
$13,136
Spending / Student
$14,538
$13,047
Best Jackson County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tuckerman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 N Dowell St
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2312
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2312
Gr: K-4 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Tuckerman High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 N Dowell St
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2657
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2657
Gr: 8-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Swifton Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Ashley
Swifton, AR 72471
(870) 485-2336
Swifton, AR 72471
(870) 485-2336
Gr: 5-7 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District manages 3 public schools serving 807 students.
What is the rank of Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District is ranked #33 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County School District?
88% of Jackson County School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Jackson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,538 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
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