For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 389 students in Gainesboro, TN.
The top ranked public high school in Gainesboro, TN is Jackson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gainesboro, TN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Gainesboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Gainesboro, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jackson County High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gainesboro, TN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson County High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
190 Blue Devil Ln
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9771
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9771
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gainesboro, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Gainesboro, TN include Jackson County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gainesboro?
1 public high schools are located in Gainesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Gainesboro?
Gainesboro public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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