For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,154 students in Jackson County, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, TN are Gainesboro Elementary School, Jackson County Middle School and Jackson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gainesboro Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 Main St
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9775
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9775
Gr: PK-3 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Jackson County Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Blue Devil Ln
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9779
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9779
Gr: 4-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Jackson County High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
190 Blue Devil Ln
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9771
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9771
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, TN include Gainesboro Elementary School, Jackson County Middle School and Jackson County High School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
3 public schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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