Total enrollment
1,389
-104 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
Jackson County
Tennessee · Public K-12
Jackson County runs 4 public K-12 schools inside Tennessee, with the county population around 12,029. The mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Jackson County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 95%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,389
NCES CCD
Median income
$47,951
Below Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
2
595 students
Middle
1
411 students
High
1
383 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jackson County Public Schools
1,389 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
School enrollment
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
Test scores in Jackson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Tennessee state average: 40.9%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Dodson Branch Elementary· 47.1%
- Gainesboro Elementary· 46.5%
- Jackson County High School· 40.4%
- Jackson County Middle School· 34.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Middle School | Gainesboro | Middle | 04-08 | 411 | · |
| Jackson County High School | Gainesboro | High | 09-12 | 383 | · |
| Gainesboro Elementary | Gainesboro | Elementary | PK-03 | 345 | · |
| Dodson Branch Elementary | Cookeville | Elementary | PK-08 | 250 | · |
Cities in Jackson County
About Jackson County
In Tennessee, Jackson County is a compact county of about 12,029 residents. 4 public schools across the county instructs about 1,389 students between them.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $47,951, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 22% meaningfully below the Tennessee median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Jackson County is made up of 2 elementary schools (595 students), 1 middle school (411), and 1 high school (383).
Jackson County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,389 students across Jackson County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,389 students, declined 7% from the 1,493 reported in SY 2017-18.
On allk12, the community for Jackson County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data