Serving 557 students in grades 9-12, Jackson Central-merry Academy Of Medical Technology High School ranks in the bottom 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 17%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
557 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)5%
9%
Black
(15-16)85%
22%
White
(15-16)9%
64%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)85-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 17% TN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jackson Central-merry Academy Of Medical Technology High School?
The graduation rate of Jackson Central-merry Academy Of Medical Technology High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Jackson Central-merry Academy Of Medical Technology High School?
557 students attend Jackson Central-merry Academy Of Medical Technology High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Jackson Central-merry Academy Of Medical Technology High School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Central-merry Academy Of Medical Technology High School?
Jackson Central-merry Academy Of Medical Technology High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jackson Central-merry Academy Of Medical Technology High School offer ?
Jackson Central-merry Academy Of Medical Technology High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jackson Central-merry Academy Of Medical Technology High School part of?
Jackson Central-merry Academy Of Medical Technology High School is part of Madison County School District.
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