For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,431 students in Jackson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Jackson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
1,431 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Jackson County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.61
# American Indian Students
8 Students
1,743 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
21,159 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
149,418 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
8 Students
209,194 Students
% Black Students
1%
21%
# White Students
1,335 Students
580,750 Students
% White Students
93%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,186 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
46,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
71
33,223
# Students in K Grade:
103
74,731
# Students in 1st Grade:
97
76,014
# Students in 2nd Grade:
116
77,971
# Students in 3rd Grade:
102
74,743
# Students in 4th Grade:
97
75,052
# Students in 5th Grade:
108
75,941
# Students in 6th Grade:
135
75,064
# Students in 7th Grade:
103
74,290
# Students in 8th Grade:
110
74,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
100
77,036
# Students in 10th Grade:
107
77,259
# Students in 11th Grade:
90
73,989
# Students in 12th Grade:
92
70,761
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,392 is higher than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,281 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,392
$11,979
Spending / Student
$12,281
$11,478
Best Jackson County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dodson Branch Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16221 Dodson Branch Hwy
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 268-0761
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 268-0761
Grades: PK-8
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Gainesboro Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Main St
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9775
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9775
Grades: PK-3
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson County Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
170 Blue Devil Ln
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9779
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9779
Grades: 4-8
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson County High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
190 Blue Devil Ln
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9771
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9771
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,431 students.
What is the rank of Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District is ranked #94 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County School District?
93% of Jackson County School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Jackson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,281 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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