Lake Jackson, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 27,050 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Lake Jackson lies south of Houston and southwest of Galveston, just north of the Gulf of Mexico.
Cultural Attractions
The city boasts the Dr. Freeman's Antique/Historical Dental Museum, Jackson Plantation Archaeological Site, and Sea Center Texas. The college campus houses the Museum of Natural Science.
Recreation
The city's Wilderness Park offers a hiking trail, views of the Brazos River, and wildlife, including wild pigs and alligators, spread out over 482 acres.
Historical
In the early 1940s, Lake Jackson was created as a housing project for employees of Dow Chemical Co.
Economy
Top employers include Dow Chemical Co., the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and Infinity Group.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 7 |
| Number of middle schools | 3 |
| Number of high schools | 1 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| No data available. | |||
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Institute of Houston | Houston, TX | Unranked | N/A |
| Brazosport College | Lake Jackson, TX | Unranked | N/A |
| Texas Chiropractic College | Pasadena, TX | Unranked | N/A |
| Texas Southern University | Houston, TX | Unranked, U.-Master's (W) | N/A |
| University of Houston--Clear Lake | Houston, TX | Unranked | N/A |
| University of Houston--Downtown | Houston, TX | Unranked, Bacc. Coll. (W) | 11,793 |
| University of Texas Medical Branch--Galveston | Galveston, TX | Unranked | 2,422 |
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