Hubbard High School junior Jackson Corbett has achieved a rare academic milestone—earning a perfect composite score of 36 on the ACT, a feat accomplished by less than 0.5% of test takers nationwide. The ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States, measuring proficiency in English, math, reading and science.
Jackson, who previously scored a 30 and a 32 on his first two attempts, set a personal goal of reaching a 34. On the day of his third attempt, however, he didn’t feel particularly confident. “I was tired and felt like I was moving slowly through the test,” he said. “I thought I might have managed a 33,” But when Jackson opened his score report, he was stunned to see the perfect 36.
This accomplishment is especially noteworthy when compared to the 2024 average ACT scores—19 in Ohio and 19.4 nationally.
Jackson is actively involved in a variety of extracurricular activities at Hubbard High School. He is a member of the Band, Ecology Club, The Hub, Prep Bowl and Spanish Club. Outside of school, he participates in Boy Scouts and plays with the Stambaugh Youth Concert Band.
Looking ahead, Jackson plans to attend college after graduating next year and is considering a future in engineering or architecture.