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Best Jackson Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 12,174 students in Jackson, TN (there are 8 private schools, serving 3,131 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Jackson, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson, TN are Madison Academic Magnet High School, Community Montessori School and West Tennessee School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Jackson, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Academic Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
575 Lambuth Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3501
Gr: 9-12 | 483 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Community Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
716 Westwood Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-3116
Gr: PK-8 | 665 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
West Tennessee School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Berryhill Dr
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-5705
Gr: PK-5 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Central-merry Early College High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
215 Allen Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 664-2575
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Pope School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1071 Old Humboldt Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-0350
Gr: K-6 | 628 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Thelma Barker Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1470 Ashport Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-8831
Gr: K-5 | 776 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2665 Christmasville Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 422-6687
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
East Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2480 Ashport Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 988-3860
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
West-bemis Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
230 D St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-9810
Gr: 5-8 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
South Side High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
84 Harts Bridge Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-9923
Gr: 9-12 | 756 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Arlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Arlington Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 265-9784
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1212.
Jackson Academic Steam Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1938 Emporium Dr
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-2500
Gr: K-12 | 301 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1313.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Old Hickory Blvd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-8023
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Rose Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2233 Beech Bluff Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-6170
Gr: PK-8 | 511 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1515.
Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
746 Lexington Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-4720
Gr: PK-4 | 563 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
North Parkway Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1341 North Pkwy
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-3384
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
668 Lexington Ave
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-4581
Gr: 4-8 | 336 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Alexander Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 N Highland Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-1841
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Jackson Central Merry Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
332 Lane Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 664-2588
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
North Side High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3066 North Highland
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-3171
Gr: 9-12 | 903 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2121.
Parkview Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
905 E. Chester St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-2841
Gr: K-12
Rank: #2222.
Liberty Technology Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3470 Ridgecrest Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 423-9086
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
532 Whitehall St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Jackson Central Merry High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
332 Lane Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 506-2290
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Nova Early Learning Center
248 Bedford White Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-6396
Gr: PK | 321 students Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jackson, TN?
How many public schools are located in Jackson?
25 public schools are located in Jackson.
What percentage of students in Jackson go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Jackson are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jackson are often viewed compared to one another?

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