Best Schools in Madison County, TN
Madison County, TN has 33 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 14,288 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Madison County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Madison County, TN
The top high schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Academic Magnet High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 447 Students
2. Jackson Central-merry Early College High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students
3. North Side High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 886 Students
4. South Side High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 810 Students
5. Jackson Central Merry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 438 Students
6. Liberty Technology Magnet High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 549 Students
Best Middle Schools in Madison County, TN
The top middle schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northeast Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 815 Students
2. West-bemis Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 373 Students
3. North Parkway Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 340 Students
4. Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 388 Students
5. Jackson Central Merry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 378 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Madison County, TN
The top elementary schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Community Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 650 Students
2. South Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 433 Students
3. Pope School
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Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 626 Students
4. Denmark Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students
5. Thelma Barker Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 704 Students
6. East Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students
7. Andrew Jackson Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students
8. Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 467 Students
9. Rose Hill School
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Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 497 Students
10. Arlington Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 593 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Madison County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Madison County, TN has a total population of 98,823 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Madison 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 Madison County, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Madison County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Madison 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 Madison County, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Madison County, TN
How many schools are in Madison County, TN?
Madison County, TN has 33 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 14,288 students in total.
How do schools in Madison County perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in Madison County score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Madison County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Madison 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.
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Madison County
3 places in Madison County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Madison County (25 schools)