For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 389 students in Jackson County, TN.
The top-ranked public high school in Jackson County, TN is Jackson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, 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 Jackson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Jackson County, 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 Jackson County (2026-27)
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 | 383 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, TN include Jackson County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
1 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County 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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