Jackson Central-Merry Middle and High School also known as is both a middle school and high school located in Jackson, Tennessee, United States. The school was active as a high school from 1970 to 2016, during which time it was once the largest in West Tennessee outside Memphis.
Serving 252 students in grades 9-12, Jackson Central-merry Early College High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Jackson Central-merry Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
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Jackson Central-merry Early College High School's student population of 252 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1970
Jackson Central-merry Early College High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Central-merry Early College High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#524 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
69%
21%
White
17%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Jackson Central-merry Early College High School's ranking?
Jackson Central-merry Early College High School is ranked #524 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Jackson Central-merry Early College High School often compared to?
Jackson Central-merry Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Academic Magnet High School, North Side High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jackson Central-merry Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Jackson Central-merry Early College High School is 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Jackson Central-merry Early College High School?
252 students attend Jackson Central-merry Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Jackson Central-merry Early College High School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson Central-merry Early College High School?
Jackson Central-merry Early College High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jackson Central-merry Early College High School offer ?
Jackson Central-merry Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson Central-merry Early College High School part of?
Jackson Central-merry Early College High School is part of Madison County School District.
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