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 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).
Serving 447 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 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
240 students
447 students
% Male | % Female
29% | 71%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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
65
129
Grade 10 Students
62
111
Grade 11 Students
56
110
Grade 12 Students
57
97
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
66%
20%
% White
19%
51%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
23%
n/a
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
8%
n/a