Serving 903 students in grades 9-12, North Side 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 4% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 903 students
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Side High School serves the northern part of Jackson, TN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 56.8 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Side High School's student population of 903 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
903 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
68 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1943
School Motto
Best by Any Measure
School Rankings
North Side High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Side High School is 0.61, which is less 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
#1659 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
57%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Indian
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Side High School's ranking?
North Side High School is ranked #1659 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are North Side High School often compared to?
North Side High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Technology Magnet High School, South Side High School, Madison Academic Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Side High School?
The graduation rate of North Side High School is 89%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend North Side High School?
903 students attend North Side High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of North Side High School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does North Side High School offer ?
North Side High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Side High School part of?
North Side High School is part of Madison County School District.
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