| Index | Jackson | Ohio | National |
| Average Test Scores | 76% | 61% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 11 | 3,650 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 2 | 1,000 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 1 | 393 | 7,963 |

| Index | Jackson | Ohio | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 89.4% | 86.9% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 87.4% | 85.6% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 48.7% | 55.7% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 27.5% | 35.1% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 20.5% | 26.7% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 6.2% | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 0.3% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 11 public schools, 2 private schools and 1 post-secondary schools in Jackson. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Jackson, OH schools is 76%. The average student to teacher ratio is 20:1. In Jackson, OH, an average of 89.4% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 87.4% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Rio Grande, OH | 1,087 | 70% | 44.8% |
| McArthur, OH | 1,550 | 70% | 44.8% |
| Hamden, OH | 820 | 67% | 39.6% |
| Oak Hill, OH | 1,900 | 66% | 38.0% |
| Minford, OH | 391 | 65% | 35.1% |
| Jackson, OH | 6,381 | 76% | 57.9% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Salem, IN | 6,382 | 42% | 11.8% |
| Durham, CA | 6,384 | 50% | 4.2% |
| Kennett Square, PA | 6,386 | 75% | 57.1% |
| Mont Belvieu, TX | 6,375 | 72% | 49.6% |
| Lanett, AL | 6,388 | 32% | 34.1% |
| Jackson, OH | 6,381 | 76% | 57.9% |