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Jackson County

Tennessee · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 1,463 students, in a county of 12,029 residents.

Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,463
NCES CCD
Median income
$47,951
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
-0.3%
Below Tennessee avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jackson County
1,463 students · 1 district in Jackson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Jackson County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
93%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.6%
civilian labor
Median age
47
18.3% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Jackson County Middle SchoolGainesboroMiddle04-08438·
Jackson County High SchoolGainesboroHigh09-12403·
Gainesboro ElementaryGainesboroElementaryPK-03341·
Dodson Branch ElementaryCookevilleElementaryPK-08281·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Jackson County?
Jackson County, Tennessee has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,463 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Jackson County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Jackson County?
Jackson County is the largest school district in Jackson County, serving approximately 1,463 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Jackson County?
Jackson County has roughly 12,029 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Jackson County?
Median household income in Jackson County is $47,951, below the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 16.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Jackson County?
Approximately 15.0% of adults 25 and older in Jackson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Jackson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly -0.3% of students in Jackson County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Tennessee county average of -0.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jackson County schools?
Across Jackson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Jackson County?
Jackson County residents are approximately 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 0% Black, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Jackson County is owner-occupied?
Jackson County has about 5,854 housing units, of which roughly 81.1% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data