Madison Academic Magnet High School is a public high school in the Jackson Madison County School System located on Lambuth Boulevard and formerly located on Allen Avenue, in Jackson, Tennessee. The former building was erected in 1928 as Jackson High School and underwent extensive renovations during the summer of 2003.
Serving 483 students in grades 9-12, Madison Academic Magnet High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madison Academic Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Madison Academic Magnet High School's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
27 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Madison Academic Magnet High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Academic Magnet High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
15%
16%
Black
19%
20%
White
55%
57%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Academic Magnet High School's ranking?
Madison Academic Magnet High School is ranked #194 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Madison Academic Magnet High School often compared to?
Madison Academic Magnet High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Technology Magnet High School, North Side High School, Jackson Central-merry Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madison Academic Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of Madison Academic Magnet High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Madison Academic Magnet High School?
483 students attend Madison Academic Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Madison Academic Magnet High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What grades does Madison Academic Magnet High School offer ?
Madison Academic Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison Academic Magnet High School part of?
Madison Academic Magnet High School is part of Madison County School District.
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