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Jackson County High School

High School · Jackson County · Gainesboro, TN

A high school in Gainesboro, TN serving grades 9th – 12th.

190 Blue Devil Ln, Gainesboro, TN 38562

  • Math 19% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.3% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.4% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-19.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.4 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$11,716
Chronic Absenteeism29.6%

Students at Jackson County High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency19%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
32%
2016
ELA
37%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
19%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Jackson County 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated715/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$38,325

Median home value

$129,600

Median rent

$705/mo

College educated

11.6%

Homeownership

82.1%

Poverty rate

21.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38562; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Jackson County

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$11,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jackson County High School is listed in Jackson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jackson County High School

Jackson County High School is a public high school in Gainesboro, TN, part of Jackson County, serving approximately 389 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,246 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jackson County High School

What grades does Jackson County High School serve?

Jackson County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Jackson County High School?

Jackson County High School has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jackson County High School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jackson County High School rank in TN?

Jackson County High School ranks #1,246 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Jackson County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jackson County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jackson County High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Jackson County High School a charter school?

No, Jackson County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jackson County High School a Title I school?

No, Jackson County High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
389
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.6%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 38562)
6,586
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
46.5
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.
  • 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.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
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 38562; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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