For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,763 students in Jackson, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson, TN are Jackson Central-merry Early College High School, Madison Academic Magnet High School and South Side High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Jackson, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Madison Academic Magnet High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson, TN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Central-merry Early College High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Allen Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 664-2575
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 664-2575
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Academic Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 Lambuth Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3501
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3501
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: #33.
South Side High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
84 Harts Bridge Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-9923
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-9923
Grades: 9-12
| 847 students
Rank: #44.
North Side High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3066 North Highland
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-3171
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-3171
Grades: 9-12
| 937 students
Rank: #55.
Liberty Technology Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3470 Ridgecrest Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 423-9086
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 423-9086
Grades: 9-12
| 539 students
Rank: #66.
Parkview Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
905 E. Chester St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-2841
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-2841
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1938 Emporium Dr
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-2500
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-2500
Grades: K-12
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
332 Lane Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 506-2290
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 506-2290
Grades: 9-12
| 277 students
Jackson, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
230 D St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3320
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3320
Grades: K-6
| 238 students
716 Westwood Av
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-3840
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-3840
Grades: 6-8
| 474 students
668 Lexington St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-4581
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-4581
Grades: K-6
| 490 students
332 Lane Av
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 424-2200
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 424-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
610 Bolivar Hw
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-0634
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-0634
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
248 Bedford White Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 424-1591
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 424-1591
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rose Hill Middle School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
2233 Beech Bluff Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-6170
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-6170
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
South Highland Learning Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
701 S Highland Av
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-1142
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-1142
Grades: 7-8
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jackson, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson, TN include Jackson Central-merry Early College High School, Madison Academic Magnet High School and South Side High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson, TN?
8 public high schools are located in Jackson, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson, TN?
Jackson, TN public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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