Very Good
#681 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 38% in state
Jackson County Middle School
Middle School · Jackson County · Gainesboro, TN
A middle school in Gainesboro, TN serving grades 4th – 8th.
170 Blue Devil LN, Gainesboro, TN 38562
- Math 27% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jackson County Middle School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 32 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Jackson County Middle 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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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.
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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
- #3 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 Middle School is listed in Jackson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jackson County Middle School
Jackson County Middle School is a public middle school in Gainesboro, TN, part of Jackson County, serving approximately 434 students in grades 4th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #681 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jackson County Middle School
What grades does Jackson County Middle School serve?
Jackson County Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Jackson County Middle School?
Jackson County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson County Middle School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jackson County Middle School rank in TN?
Jackson County Middle School ranks #681 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Jackson County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jackson County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jackson County Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jackson County Middle School a charter school?
No, Jackson County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jackson County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Jackson County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (931) 268-9779
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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