Jackson County School District, Kentucky

Jackson County School District is a unified school district in Jackson County, Kentucky, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 13,086 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 345 sq mi (894 km²) of land.

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Jackson County School District in Kentucky
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
13,086
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Jackson County
Land area
345 sq mi (894 km²)
Median household income
$40,000 ± $12,176
Median home value
$111,500 ± $18,467
Water area
1.29 sq mi (3.33 km²)
State
Kentucky
Census code (GEOID)
2102940
Coordinates (central point)
37.403458, -84.020576

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Jackson County School District, largest first

  1. Annville (CDP)1,063 people
  2. McKee (city)888 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Rockcastle County School District16 mi west
  2. Owsley County School District18 mi east
  3. Estill County School District20 mi north
  4. Laurel County School District21 mi south
  5. Lee County School District22 mi northeast
  6. Clay County School District24 mi southeast
  7. Madison County School District26 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Jackson County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Jackson County School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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