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JACKSON R-II

Missouri · Public School District
10
Schools
5,713
Students
$11,587
Per-Pupil Spend
-19% nat'l
36.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-15pp vs nat'l
94.0%
Graduation Rate
+7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

JACKSON R-II is a public school district in Missouri serving 5,713 students across 10 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,587 is below the national average for a US public school district. 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EAST ELEMENTARYPK–04717
GORDONVILLE ATTENDANCE CTRKG–0254
MILLERSVILLE ATTENDANCE CTR.KG–0244
NORTH ELEM.KG–04265
ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM.KG–04388
SOUTH ELEM.KG–04409
WEST LANE ELEM.KG–04385
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
JACKSON MIDDLE05–06815
RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH07–08872
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
JACKSON SR. HIGH09–121,764
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,587-19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
34%
54%
State
33.5%
Local (property tax)
54.1%
Federal
12.3%

Funding is shared between state (34%) and local sources (54%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,713
Students
37%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.0% graduation rate — 7.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,587, spending is 19% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in JACKSON R-II?
JACKSON R-II has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,713 students.
What is the graduation rate for JACKSON R-II?
The graduation rate is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does JACKSON R-II spend per student?
JACKSON R-II spends $11,587 per pupil — 19% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in JACKSON R-II?
37% of students in JACKSON R-II qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in JACKSON R-II?
No, JACKSON R-II does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does JACKSON R-II serve?
JACKSON R-II serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for JACKSON R-II?
The median opportunity score across schools in JACKSON R-II is 44/100. 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.