For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,935 students in 38301, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in 38301, TN are Madison Academic Magnet High School, Jackson Central-merry Early College High School and South Side High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 38301 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 38301, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 38301 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Madison Academic Magnet High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 38301, TN Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Academic Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
575 Lambuth Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3501
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3501
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Central-merry Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Allen Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 664-2575
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 664-2575
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: #33.
South Side High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
84 Harts Bridge Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-9923
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-9923
Grades: 9-12
| 810 students
Rank: #44.
Parkview Prep Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
905 E. Chester St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-2841
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-2841
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Jackson Central Merry High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
332 Lane Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 506-2290
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 506-2290
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
38301, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
230 D St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3320
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3320
Grades: K-6
| 238 students
716 Westwood Av
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-3840
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-3840
Grades: 6-8
| 474 students
668 Lexington St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-4581
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-4581
Grades: K-6
| 490 students
332 Lane Av
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 424-2200
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 424-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
610 Bolivar Hw
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-0634
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-0634
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rose Hill Middle School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
2233 Beech Bluff Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-6170
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-6170
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
South Highland Learning Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
701 S Highland Av
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-1142
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-1142
Grades: 7-8
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 38301, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in 38301, TN include Madison Academic Magnet High School, Jackson Central-merry Early College High School and South Side High School.
How many public high schools are located in 38301?
5 public high schools are located in 38301.
What is the racial composition of students in 38301?
38301 public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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