Photo: Garryharvey · Public domainJackson’s public schools score below 86% of Tennessee districts on tests and graduation
In Jackson, 16% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Tennessee average (31%). The grade covers the public school district serving Jackson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Tennessee, not nationally.
From Tennessee state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Jackson’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 24% of tested students were proficient in reading and 16% in math, against 37% and 31% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,047 per student, against $13,059 across Tennessee (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Eight elementary schools, then six middle and six high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Trinity Christian Academy (private), Augustine School (private) and Sacred Heart of Jesus High School (private) are in town. Jackson Academic STEAM Academy, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Jackson’s grade
D: better than 14% of Tennessee school districts, #160 of 176 Tennessee towns. Both inputs trail the Tennessee average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Jackson, with each school’s own grade.
Jackson’s public schools are run by Jackson-Madison County School System, which also serves Medon and Three Way. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Jackson vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Tennessee towns that share Jackson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | D | Jackson-Madison County School System |
Every school in Jackson
24 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Tennessee’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Parkview Prep Academy).
Questions about Jackson’s schools
Are Jackson’s schools good?
On Tennessee’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Jackson children attend score below 86% of Tennessee’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #160 of 176 Tennessee towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 14%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Jackson in?
Jackson-Madison County School System, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 13,017 students in 25 schools (2024–25).
Where do Jackson kids go to high school?
One of 6 high schools, depending on your address: North Side High School, South Side High School, Liberty Technology Magnet High School, Jackson Central Merry High School, Madison Academic Magnet High School and Jackson Central-Merry Early College High.
What is Jackson’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in Jackson-Madison County School System graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee.
How much does Jackson spend per student?
$12,047 in Jackson-Madison County School System (FY2024), against $13,059 across Tennessee. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Jackson?
Yes: Trinity Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 640 students), Augustine School (religious, grades PK–12, 210 students) and Sacred Heart of Jesus High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 71 students).
Parents talk
What Jackson families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Jackson → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Tennessee. Stars are from neighbors.