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Jackson Central Merry High School
High School · Madison County · Jackson, TN
A Madison County high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
332 Lane AVE, Jackson, TN 38301
- Math 7% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Jackson Central Merry High School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
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Where Jackson Central Merry High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,122/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,062
Median home value
$119,400
Median rent
$958/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
49.8%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Central-merry Early College HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Madison Academic Magnet High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Madison Oaks AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.0 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Jackson Academic Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 286 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Madison County
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #25 of 25
- District spending per student
- $11,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jackson Central Merry High School is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jackson Central Merry High School
Jackson Central Merry High School is a public high school in Jackson, TN, part of Madison County, serving approximately 464 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,784 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (2025 TCAP) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 TCAP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jackson Central Merry High School
What grades does Jackson Central Merry High School serve?
Jackson Central Merry High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jackson Central Merry High School?
Jackson Central Merry High School has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Central Merry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Central Merry High School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jackson Central Merry High School rank in TN?
Jackson Central Merry High School ranks #1,784 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Jackson Central Merry High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jackson Central Merry High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jackson Central Merry High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jackson Central Merry High School has 7% math proficiency (2025 TCAP) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 TCAP).
Is Jackson Central Merry High School a charter school?
No, Jackson Central Merry High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jackson Central Merry High School a Title I school?
No, Jackson Central Merry High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.1%
- Phone
- (731) 506-2290
- Area population (ZIP 38301)
- 33,336
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38301; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 TCAP; directory SY 2023–24
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