For the 2025-26 school year, there are 31 public high schools serving 8,078 students in Jackson County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, MI are Lyle A Torrant Center, Grass Lake High School and Western High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Jackson County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Napoleon High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Jackson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyle A Torrant Center
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1175 W Parnall Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Grass Lake High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11500 Warrior Trl
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(517) 867-5570
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(517) 867-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Western High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 S Dearing Rd
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8270
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8270
Gr: 9-12 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Way East Jackson
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 N Dettman Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 945-1335
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 945-1335
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Youth Home Jackson Isd
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
930 Fleming Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Gr: 3-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Hanoverhorton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10000 Moscow Rd
Horton, MI 49246
(517) 563-0101
Horton, MI 49246
(517) 563-0101
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Jackson Preparatory Early College
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2111 Emmons Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 705-5732
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 705-5732
Gr: 6-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Columbia Central High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11775 Hewitt Rd
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6634
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6634
Gr: 7-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Ackerson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 W Brooklyn Rd
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5718
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5718
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Jackson Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
544 Wildwood Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-3729
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-3729
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Golf Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Gr: 1-12 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1212.
Napoleon High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 West
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 536-8667
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 536-8667
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Columbia Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4460 N Lake Rd
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Gr: 6-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Michigan Center Jrsr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 S State St
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-1440
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-1440
Gr: 7-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1515.
Northwest Connect
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Rives Junction Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4702
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4702
Gr: 7-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
Northwest High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Van Horn Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4702
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4702
Gr: 9-12 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1717.
Springport High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Main St
Springport, MI 49284
(517) 857-3475
Springport, MI 49284
(517) 857-3475
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1818.
Jackson High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
544 Wildwood Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-3700
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,027 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1919.
Woodville Community Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Catherine St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-8770
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-8770
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2020.
Concord High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
219 Monroe St
Concord, MI 49237
(517) 524-8384
Concord, MI 49237
(517) 524-8384
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2121.
East Jackson Secondary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1566 N Sutton Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-1700
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-1700
Gr: 7-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2222.
Vandercook Lake High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Golf Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-8167
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-8167
Gr: 7-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2323.
Da Vinci Schools 612
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2985 Springport Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 796-0031
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 796-0031
Gr: 6-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2424.
South Central Michigan Virtual
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Jackson Xing
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2820
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2820
Gr: K-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 85:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Cooper Correctional Facility
Alternative School
3100 Cooper St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 780-6175
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 780-6175
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Cotton Correctional Facility
Alternative School
3500 N Elm Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 780-5000
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 780-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Egeler Correctional Facility
Alternative School
3855 Cooper St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 780-5600
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 780-5600
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson Area Career Center
Vocational School
6800 Browns Lake Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 768-5163
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 768-5163
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Jail
Alternative School
212 W Wesley St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2208
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2208
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Parnall Correctional Facility
Alternative School
1780 E Parnall Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 780-6004
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 780-6004
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Sai Camp Cassidy Lake
Alternative School
3100 Cooper St
Jackson, MI 49201
(734) 475-1368
Jackson, MI 49201
(734) 475-1368
Gr: 12
Jackson County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 E. Pearl Street
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2700
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2700
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Clement School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6020 E. Michigan
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-3400
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-3400
Gr: 7-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Columbia Step Up (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4460 N Lake Road
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
555 Murphy Street
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 22%
1566 N Sutton Road
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-6010
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-6010
Gr: 7-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
11120 Musbach Road
Munith, MI 49259
(517) 596-2750
Munith, MI 49259
(517) 596-2750
Gr: 1-2 | 223 students Minority enrollment: 5%
6900 Rives Junction Road
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 569-2247
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 569-2247
Gr: K-1 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Francis Street Primary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1320 Francis St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 879-1380
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 879-1380
Gr: K-5 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Hanoverhorton Virtual School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10000 Moscow Rd
Horton, MI 49246
(517) 563-0100
Horton, MI 49246
(517) 563-0100
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
500 Griswold St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 796-0080
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 796-0080
Gr: K-7 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1226 S Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Lincoln Headstart Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
154 West Clark St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 788-6010
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 788-6010
Gr: PK-K
216 East Biddle St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3940
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3940
Gr: K-2 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Mcdevitt School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
800 E. Mcdevitt
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-0342
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-0342
Gr: Inquire with school
345 North Dettman Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-7131
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-7131
Gr: K-3 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
School Of Opportunity (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
405 S. Main Street
Concord, MI 49237
(517) 524-6722
Concord, MI 49237
(517) 524-6722
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Springport Adult Education Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 100
Springport, MI 49284
(517) 857-3482
Springport, MI 49284
(517) 857-3482
Gr: Inquire with school | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Ta Wilson School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
310 West Morrell St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2801
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2801
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, MI include Lyle A Torrant Center, Grass Lake High School and Western High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
31 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jackson County include: Michigan Center Jrsr High School vs. Napoleon High School, Northwest Connect vs. Columbia Alternative Education, Napoleon High School vs. Michigan Center Jrsr High School
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