Top 10 Best Madison County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 12,364 students in Madison County, TN (there are 11 private schools, serving 3,257 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Madison County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Madison County, TN are West Tennessee School For The Deaf, Community Montessori School and South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Madison County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Tennessee School For The Deaf
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Berryhill Dr
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-5705
Grades: PK-6
| 28 students
Rank: #22.
Community Montessori School
Magnet School
Math: 40% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
716 Westwood Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-3116
Grades: PK-8
| 591 students
Rank: #33.
South Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
570 Stone Rd
Pinson, TN 38366
(731) 988-5413
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Central-merry Early College High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
215 Allen Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 664-2575
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
Rank: #55.
Madison Academic Magnet High School
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
575 Lambuth Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3501
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: #66.
Denmark Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1945 Denmark Rd
Denmark, TN 38391
(731) 427-5986
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #77.
Pope School
Math: 18% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1071 Old Humboldt Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-0350
Grades: K-6
| 583 students
Rank: #88.
Thelma Barker Elementary School
Math: 15% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1470 Ashport Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-8831
Grades: K-5
| 718 students
Rank: #99.
Northeast Middle School
Math: 11% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2665 Christmasville Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 422-6687
Grades: 6-8
| 841 students
Rank: #1010.
South Side High School
Math: 10% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
84 Harts Bridge Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-9923
Grades: 9-12
| 847 students
Rank: #1111.
North Side High School
Math: 3% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3066 North Highland
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-3171
Grades: 9-12
| 937 students
Rank: #1212.
West-bemis Middle School
Math: 9% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
230 D St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-9810
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
Rank: #1313.
Liberty Technology Magnet High School
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3470 Ridgecrest Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 423-9086
Grades: 9-12
| 539 students
Rank: #1414.
East Elementary School
Math: 7% | Reading: 11%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2480 Ashport Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 988-3860
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #1515.
Alexander Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 N Highland Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-1841
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #1616.
Arlington Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 5% | Reading: 8%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Arlington Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 265-9784
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Old Hickory Blvd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-8023
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
532 Whitehall St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1919.
Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
746 Lexington Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-4720
Grades: PK-3
| 469 students
Rank: #2020.
Rose Hill School
Magnet School
Math: 4% | Reading: 7%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2233 Beech Bluff Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-6170
Grades: PK-8
| 530 students
Rank: #2121.
Parkview Prep Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
905 E. Chester St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-2841
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #2222.
North Parkway Middle School
Math: 4% | Reading: 6%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1341 North Pkwy
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-3384
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Rank: #2323.
Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 3% | Reading: 5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
668 Lexington Ave
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-4581
Grades: 4-8
| 382 students
Rank: n/an/a
1938 Emporium Dr
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-2500
Grades: K-12
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
332 Lane Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 506-2290
Grades: 9-12
| 277 students
Rank: n/an/a
332 Lane Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 664-2588
Grades: 6-8
| 343 students
Rank: n/an/a
248 Bedford White Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-6396
Grades: PK
| 299 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Madison County, TN

Madison County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4488 Beech Bluff Rd
Beech Bluff, TN 38313
(731) 422-1572
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
230 D St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3320
Grades: K-6
| 238 students
716 Westwood Av
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-3840
Grades: 6-8
| 474 students
668 Lexington St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-4581
Grades: K-6
| 490 students
332 Lane Av
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 424-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
610 Bolivar Hw
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-0634
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
248 Bedford White Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 424-1591
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
2233 Beech Bluff Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-6170
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
701 S Highland Av
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-1142
Grades: 7-8
| 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Madison County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Madison County, TN include West Tennessee School For The Deaf, Community Montessori School and South Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Madison County, TN?
27 public schools are located in Madison County, TN.
What percentage of students in Madison County, TN go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Madison County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County, TN?
Madison County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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