Cement City: Schools & Education
Education in Cement City: 20 public schools. Jackson High School is the largest at 1,056 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 14,970 students.
- ~13 residents per school (vs Michigan ~521).
K-12 Schools
50 K-12 schools serving the area — about 13 residents per school. 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (50)
| School Districts · Districts | Michigan Department of Correct, Western School District, Western School District, Western School District, Western School District |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 9 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 2600001, 2600088, 2600204, 2601044, 2601111 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 4,548 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 266 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 17.10 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 2,636 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 58.0% |
| Schools Count | 20 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Jackson College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 4.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Jackson College |
| Nearest College · City | Jackson |
| Nearest College · Phone | (517) 787-0800 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 4.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 36 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | MEIJER BRANCH LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (517) 788-4480 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 2699 AIRPORT ROAD, JACKSON MI 49202 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 3.2 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 9.4% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12