For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,389 students in Jackson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Jackson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,907 Schools
# Students
1,389 Students
1,000,905 Students
# Teachers
n/a
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jackson County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#94 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Graduation Rate
82%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.8%
23.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
20%
% White
93%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,286 is higher than the state median of $14,487. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,536 is higher than the state median of $14,224. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$14,500 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$20 MM
$14,237 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,286
$14,487
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,536
$14,224
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Jackson County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dodson Branch Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16221 Dodson Branch Hwy
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 268-0761
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 268-0761
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Gainesboro Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 Main St
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9775
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9775
Gr: PK-3 | 345 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Jackson County Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Blue Devil Ln
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9779
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9779
Gr: 4-8 | 411 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
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 | 383 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,389 students.
What is the rank of Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District is ranked #97 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County School District?
93% of Jackson County School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is Jackson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,536 is higher than the state median of $14,224. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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