For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,263 students in 38305, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38305, TN are Pope School, Thelma Barker Elementary School and Northeast Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38305 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38305, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best 38305, TN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pope School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1071 Old Humboldt Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-0350
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-0350
Gr: K-6 | 628 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Thelma Barker Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1470 Ashport Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-8831
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-8831
Gr: K-5 | 776 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2665 Christmasville Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 422-6687
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 422-6687
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
East Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2480 Ashport Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 988-3860
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 988-3860
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Jackson Academic Steam Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1938 Emporium Dr
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-2500
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-2500
Gr: K-12 | 301 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 Old Hickory Blvd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-8023
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-8023
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
North Parkway Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1341 North Pkwy
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-3384
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-3384
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
668 Lexington Ave
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-4581
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-4581
Gr: 4-8 | 336 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 38305, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38305, TN include Pope School, Thelma Barker Elementary School and Northeast Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38305?
8 public elementary schools are located in 38305.
What is the racial composition of students in 38305?
38305 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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