Jackson Central-merry Early College High School vs. Madison Academic Magnet High School
Should you attend Jackson Central-merry Early College High School or Madison Academic Magnet High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
Community Size
Madison Academic Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
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 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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 477 students in grades 9-12, Madison Academic Magnet High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
252 students
477 students


% Male | % Female
36% | 64%
45% | 55%


Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
27 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#556 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#269 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
71%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70-74%


Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥95%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
70
131
Grade 10 Students
64
128
Grade 11 Students
62
111
Grade 12 Students
56
107
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%


% Hispanic
8%
16%


% Black
69%
18%


% White
17%
54%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%


Diversity Score
0.49
0.65


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
22%
n/a

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
8%
n/a
