Jackson County High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gainesboro, Tennessee 38562 · Jackson County
#193 of 321 high schools in Tennessee
#15407 of 16,910 nationally
About Jackson County High School
Jackson County High School is a public high located in Gainesboro, in the Jackson County school district of Tennessee, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 383 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 19.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 193rd of 321 ranked high schools in Tennessee. Its strongest component is math proficiency (20th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 383.
There are 3 schools in Gainesboro; Jackson County High School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jackson County High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jackson County High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jackson County Middle School
Gainesboro · Public middle · Grades 4–8
411 students · 165 m away
Gainesboro Elementary
Gainesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
345 students · 4.2 km away
Dodson Branch Elementary
Cookeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
250 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Tennessee with a comparable Enrollment.
Van Buren Co High School
Spencer · Public high · Grades 6–12
384 students
Mitchell High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
376 students
Mt Pleasant High School
Mt Pleasant · Public high · Grades 9–12
374 students
Cornersville School
Cornersville · Public high · Grades 7–12
394 students
Manassas High
Memphis · Public high · Grades 9–12
369 students
Hampton High School
Elizabethton · Public high · Grades 9–12
368 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jackson County High School a good school?
Jackson County High School has a Success Index (US) of 19.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #193 of 321 in Tennessee. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jackson County High School rank in Tennessee?
Jackson County High School ranks #193 of 321 high schools in Tennessee and #15407 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jackson County High School?
Jackson County High School had 383 students in 2025.
Is Jackson County High School a elementary school or a high school?
Jackson County High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jackson County High School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Jackson County High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.