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North Side High School
High School · Madison County · Jackson, TN
A Madison County high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3066 North Highland, Jackson, TN 38305
- Math 9% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Side High School score 18% proficient, which is below 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 6 points since 2019, reaching 18% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 North Side 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$66,292
Median home value
$221,200
Median rent
$1,201/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38305; 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 Academic Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Augustine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Jackson Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Madison Oaks AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.7 mi | 25 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Madison County
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #17 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
North Side High School is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Side High School
North Side High School is a public high school in Jackson, TN, part of Madison County, serving approximately 925 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,662 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Side High School
What grades does North Side High School serve?
North Side High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend North Side High School?
North Side High School has an enrollment of approximately 925 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Side High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Side High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Side High School rank in TN?
North Side High School ranks #1,662 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is North Side High School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Side High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 North Side High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Side High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Side High School a charter school?
No, North Side High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Side High School a Title I school?
No, North Side High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 925
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.6%
- Phone
- (731) 668-3171
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 38305)
- 53,366
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
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 38305; 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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