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#889 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 50% in state
Madison Academic Magnet High School
High School · Madison County · Jackson, TN
A Madison County high school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
575 Lambuth AVE, Jackson, TN 38301
- Math 56% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Madison Academic Magnet High School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 68% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (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 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Madison Academic Magnet 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,122/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
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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 | 0.8 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Jackson Central Merry High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 1.7 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Madison Oaks AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.2 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Jackson Academic Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 3.3 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
- #5 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
Madison Academic Magnet High School is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madison Academic Magnet High School
Madison Academic Magnet High School is a public high school in Jackson, TN, part of Madison County, serving approximately 477 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #889 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madison Academic Magnet High School
What grades does Madison Academic Magnet High School serve?
Madison Academic Magnet High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Madison Academic Magnet High School?
Madison Academic Magnet High School has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Academic Magnet High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Academic Magnet High School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madison Academic Magnet High School rank in TN?
Madison Academic Magnet High School ranks #889 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Madison Academic Magnet High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison Academic Magnet High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Madison Academic Magnet High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison Academic Magnet High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Madison Academic Magnet High School a charter school?
No, Madison Academic Magnet High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madison Academic Magnet High School a Title I school?
No, Madison Academic Magnet High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (731) 427-3501
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- 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.
- 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 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 multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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