Total enrollment
1,389
-49 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in Jackson County
Tennessee · 1,389 students · 2 cities
From elementary through high school, Jackson County runs 4 public K-12 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high), with combined enrollment of about 1,389.
4-year change in Jackson County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Jackson County ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Tennessee | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,389 | #116 of 135 | #5,739 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #106 of 135 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 13.7% | #112 of 123 | #6,285 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About Jackson County
Jackson County is a rural-scale public-school district in Tennessee. The district oversees 4 schools and hosts approximately 1,389 students.
In terms of grade levels, Jackson County covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
On a per-school basis, Jackson County runs about 347 students per school, 35% below the state mean of roughly 537.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 3%: 1,438 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,389 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Jackson County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.