Best Schools in Jackson County, TN
Jackson County, TN has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,463 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Jackson County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, TN
The top high schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, TN
The top middle schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 438 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, TN
The top elementary schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dodson Branch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 281 Students
2. Gainesboro Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 341 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson County, TN has a total population of 11,617 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jackson County, TN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jackson County, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson County, TN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jackson County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jackson County, TN
How many schools are in Jackson County, TN?
Jackson County, TN has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,463 students in total.
How do schools in Jackson County perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Jackson County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Jackson County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jackson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Jackson County, TN
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jackson County
1 places in Jackson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Gainesboro (3)
School districts (1)
- Jackson County (4 schools)