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4.8avg / 10

Madison County School District

School District · Jackson, Tennessee

Students: 12,662
Teachers (FTE): 880

Avg Rating

4.8

out of 10

Schools

25

12 elem, 5 mid, 6 high

Enrollment

12,662

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.4:1

How this district compares

Tennessee rank

#130 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.6

below Tennessee avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,115

$296 vs Tennessee median

District size

12,662 students

Much larger than Tennessee median

The short answer

Madison County ranks #130 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Madison County's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 25 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jackson Central-Merry Early College High (7.3/10), Community Montessori School (7.1/10), and South Elementary (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Madison County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (25 of 25). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Jackson Central-Merry Early College High7.3 / 10
2Community Montessori School7.1 / 10
3South Elementary7.0 / 10
4Northeast Middle School6.7 / 10
5Madison Academic Magnet High School6.7 / 10
6Rose Hill School6.1 / 10
7West-Bemis Middle School5.9 / 10
8Jackson Academic Steam Academy5.9 / 10
9Pope School5.6 / 10
10Jackson Central Merry Middle School5.4 / 10

See all 25 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Madison County

Madison County is a Jackson, Tennessee school district serving 25 schools.The district educates 12,662 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. District-level spending was $11,115 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 4.8/10, Madison County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Jackson Central-Merry Early College High, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.

In standardized testing, Madison County students show an average math proficiency of 28.7% and ELA proficiency of 32.4%.

The district includes 12 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 6 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Madison County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency28.7%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency32.4%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Madison County with test data.

District Details

State
Tennessee
City
Jackson
Total Enrollment
12,662
Teachers (FTE)
880
District spending per student
$11,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Madison County?

Madison County has 25 schools in total — 12 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Madison County?

The average composite rating for Madison County is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Madison County?

Madison County's district-level spending was $11,115 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Madison County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Madison County is 14.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Madison County?

Jackson Central-Merry Early College High is the highest-rated school in Madison County with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What are the test scores in Madison County?

Across schools in Madison County with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Madison County compare to other districts in Tennessee?

Madison County has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 25 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.8/10
Math Proficiency
28.7%
ELA Proficiency
32.4%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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