Madison County School District
School District · Jackson, Tennessee
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
25
12 elem, 5 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,115
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
4.7
out of 10
Schools
25
12 elem, 5 mid, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,115
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Madison County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Madison County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Community Montessori School
Jackson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Elementary
Pinson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jackson Central-merry Early College High
Jackson · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#131 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
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 #131 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Madison County's schools with real test data average 4.7/10 across 25 schools. Its top-rated schools are Community Montessori School (7.1/10), South Elementary (7.0/10), and Jackson Central-merry Early College High (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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Montessori School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | South Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Jackson Central-merry Early College High | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Northeast Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Madison Academic Magnet High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Rose Hill School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | West-bemis Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Pope School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Jackson Central Merry Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 10 | South Side High School | 5.1 / 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. The district invests $11,115 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.7/10, Madison County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Community Montessori School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Madison County with test data.
Schools in Madison County
25 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 6
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Jackson
- Total Enrollment
- 12,662
- Teachers (FTE)
- 880
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 4.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Madison County?
Madison County spends $11,115 per student per year.
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?
Community Montessori School is the highest-rated school in Madison County with a composite score of 7.1/10.
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 4.7/10 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
- 4.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 32.4%
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Compare Madison County with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Williamson County (52)
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- Wilson County (25)
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- Blount County (22)
- Putnam County (22)
- Anderson County (19)
- Hamblen County (18)
- Bradley County (18)
- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
- Roane County (18)
- Dickson County (17)
- Sullivan County (17)
- Campbell County (16)
- Carter County (15)
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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