Serving 464 students in grades 9-12, Jackson Central Merry High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jackson Central Merry High School's student population of 464 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Jackson Central Merry High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Central Merry High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1726 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
79%
21%
White
7%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson Central Merry High School's ranking?
Jackson Central Merry High School is ranked #1726 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jackson Central Merry High School?
The graduation rate of Jackson Central Merry High School is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Jackson Central Merry High School?
464 students attend Jackson Central Merry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Jackson Central Merry High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Central Merry High School?
Jackson Central Merry High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jackson Central Merry High School offer ?
Jackson Central Merry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jackson Central Merry High School part of?
Jackson Central Merry High School is part of Madison County School District.
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