Serving 240 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). 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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (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
Top Rankings
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
School Overview
Jackson Central-merry Early College High School's student population of 240 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jackson Central-merry Early College High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 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 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#556 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
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%
14%
Black
66%
21%
White
19%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson Central-merry Early College High School's ranking?
Jackson Central-merry Early College High School is ranked #556 out of 1,761 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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?
240 students attend Jackson Central-merry Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Jackson Central-merry Early College High School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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
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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