Madison Academic Magnet High School is a public high school in the Jackson Madison County School System located on Lambuth Boulevard and formerly located on Allen Avenue, in Jackson, Tennessee. The former building was erected in 1928 as Jackson High School and underwent extensive renovations during the summer of 2003.
Serving 483 students in grades 9-12, Madison Academic Magnet High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Madison Academic Magnet High School's attendance zone covers the entire Jackson, TN school district, encompassing approximately 558.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 19.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madison Academic Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Madison Academic Magnet High School's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
Madison Academic Magnet High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Academic Magnet High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold, Cardinal
School Mascot
Mustang
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Academic Magnet High School's ranking?
Madison Academic Magnet High School is ranked #194 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Madison Academic Magnet High School often compared to?
Madison Academic Magnet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jackson Central-merry Early College High School, Liberty Technology Magnet High School, North Side High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madison Academic Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Madison Academic Magnet High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Madison Academic Magnet High School?
483 students attend Madison Academic Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Madison Academic Magnet High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What grades does Madison Academic Magnet High School offer ?
Madison Academic Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison Academic Magnet High School part of?
Madison Academic Magnet High School is part of Madison County School District.
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