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Top 5 Best Jackson Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,761 students in Jackson, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson, 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.
Jackson, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Jackson, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less 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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Jackson, TN (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Academic Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
575 Lambuth Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3501
Grades: 9-12
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Central-merry Early College High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
215 Allen Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 664-2575
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
South Side High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
84 Harts Bridge Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-9923
Grades: 9-12
| 773 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson Academic Steam Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1938 Emporium Dr
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-2500
Grades: K-12
| 286 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Liberty Technology Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3470 Ridgecrest Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 423-9086
Grades: 9-12
| 584 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
North Side High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3066 North Highland
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-3171
Grades: 9-12
| 925 students
Rank: #77.
Parkview Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
905 E. Chester St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-2841
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Jackson Central Merry High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
332 Lane Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 506-2290
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jackson, Tennessee

Jackson, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bemis Elementary School (Closed 2012)
230 D St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3320
Grades: K-6
| 238 students
I B Tigrett Middle School (Closed 2023)
716 Westwood Av
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-3840
Grades: 6-8
| 474 students
Jackson Careers Technology Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
668 Lexington St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-4581
Grades: K-6
| 490 students
Jackson Central-merry Academy Of Medical Technology High School (Closed 2023)
332 Lane Av
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 424-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
Malesus Elementary School (Closed 2023)
610 Bolivar Hw
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-0634
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Nova Elementary School (Closed 2023)
248 Bedford White Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 424-1591
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rose Hill Middle School (Closed 2023)
2233 Beech Bluff Rd
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
Grades: 7-8
| 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Jackson, TN?
How many public high schools are located in Jackson?
8 public high schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jackson are often viewed compared to one another?

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