Top Rankings
Jacksonville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,834 students in Jacksonville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Jacksonville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
8 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
4,834 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
356 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jacksonville Independent School District, which is ranked #893 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#909 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
54%
53%
% Black
15%
13%
% White
26%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,956 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,831 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,956
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,831
$14,116
Best Jacksonville Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 Ft Worth St
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-5146
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-5146
Grades: PK-4
| 607 students
Rank: #22.
Fred Douglass
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 E Pine
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-6519
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-6519
Grades: PK-4
| 600 students
Rank: #33.
Joe Wright Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1055 N Pineda St
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-5286
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-5286
Grades: PK-4
| 525 students
Rank: #44.
Jacksonville Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1541 E Pine
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-3686
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-3686
Grades: 7-8
| 645 students
Rank: #55.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Corinth Rd
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-3661
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-3661
Grades: 9-12
| 1,364 students
Rank: #66.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1105 College Ave
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-5165
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 586-5165
Grades: PK-4
| 400 students
Rank: #77.
Nichols Intermediate School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
818 S W Loop 456
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 541-0213
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 541-0213
Grades: 5-6
| 659 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Center
Alternative School
436 S W Loop 456
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 589-3926
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 589-3926
Grades: 4-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jacksonville Independent School District?
Jacksonville Independent School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,834 students.
What is the rank of Jacksonville Independent School District?
Jacksonville Independent School District is ranked #893 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville Independent School District?
54% of Jacksonville Independent School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jacksonville Independent School District?
Jacksonville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Jacksonville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,831 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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