For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,124 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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (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 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 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 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
38305, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
248 Bedford White Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 424-1591
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 424-1591
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).