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Jackson Local

Ohio · Public School District
6
Schools
5,973
Students
$12,088
Per-Pupil Spend
-16% nat'l
17.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-35pp vs nat'l
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Jackson Local is a public school district in Ohio serving 5,973 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,088 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 17% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Amherst Elementary SchoolKG–05480
Lake Cable Elementary SchoolKG–05619
Sauder Elementary SchoolKG–05698
Strausser Elementary SchoolKG–05828
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Jackson Memorial Middle School05–081,324
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Jackson High School09–122,024
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,088-16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
17%
74%
State
17.2%
Local (property tax)
73.9%
Federal
8.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (74%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
5,973
Students
17%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 17% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $12,088, spending is 16% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jackson Local?
Jackson Local has 6 public schools, serving a total of 5,973 students.
What is the graduation rate for Jackson Local?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Jackson Local spend per student?
Jackson Local spends $12,088 per pupil — 16% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Jackson Local?
17% of students in Jackson Local qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Jackson Local?
No, Jackson Local does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Jackson Local serve?
Jackson Local serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Jackson Local?
The median opportunity score across schools in Jackson Local is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.