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Jackson County

At a glance

48^thof 139 Tennessee districts▲ 2

Better than 65% of Tennessee districts

Elementary 2 Middle 1 High 1Grades PK, KG-12

711 School DR
Gainesboro, TN 38562-9576·(931) 268-0268·All Tennessee district rankings →

Statewide performance 2017–2025

2025: better than 65.5% of districts

Schools

1,431

Students

Top rankedDodson Branch Elementary247^th of 1,009 Tennessee elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Gainesboro Elementary up 47 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The Jackson County school district in Tennessee consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of strong and underperforming schools in the district, with some standout performers and areas in need of improvement.

Dodson Branch Elementary and Gainesboro Elementary are the top-performing schools in the district, consistently scoring above county and state averages on standardized tests. In contrast, Jackson County Middle School and Jackson County High School lag behind, with lower test scores and ratings. This suggests a need for more consistent quality across the district.

Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue, with all schools in the district reporting high rates between 18.9% and 18.9%. Graduation and dropout rates at the high school also present an area for improvement, with a 89.2% four-year graduation rate and a 6.7% dropout rate. Additionally, the data shows that Jackson County schools struggle with math and English language arts proficiency compared to state averages, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support in these core academic subjects.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				TNReady Mathematics (2025)							TNReady English Language Arts (2025)							TNReady Algebra I (2025)		TNReady Algebra II (2025)		TNReady Biology I (2025)		TNReady English I (2025)		TNReady English II (2025)		TNReady Geometry (2025)		TNReady Science (2025)							TNReady Social Studies (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jackson County High School	Public	9-12	190 Blue Devil Ln	Gainesboro	38562	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 268-9771	389	24	16.1		358 (92.0%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	36.1	242^nd of 389 public high schools	37.8%		42.2	214^th of 392 public high schools	45.4%	28															14.3	14.1	30.4	27.6	46.5	45.6	35.4	35.0	46.1	46.2	15.6	17.2												$13,344	$954	$11,379
Dodson Branch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	16221 Dodson Branch HWY	Cookeville	38501	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 268-0761	277	20	14.2		259 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.2%)	69.2	247^th of 1009 public elementary schools	75.5%		65.4	276^th of 1018 public elementary schools	72.9%	29	51.9	60.7	33.3	66.7	78.9	70.0	61.9	51.9	53.6	47.6	52.4	47.4	25.0	47.1													40.7	71.4	33.3	76.2	78.9	55.0	61.3	47.6	71.1	15.0	50.6	$13,779	$1,500	$11,059
Gainesboro Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	611 Main ST	Gainesboro	38562	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 268-9775	331	24	13.7		312 (94.3%)	4 (1.2%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	64.3	312^th of 1009 public elementary schools	69.1%		59.1	359^th of 1018 public elementary schools	64.7%	47	54.7						54.7	46.5						46.5													44.2						44.2					$12,948	$1,390	$10,536
Jackson County Middle School	Public	4-8	170 Blue Devil LN	Gainesboro	38562	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	Yes	(931) 268-9779	434	30	14.3		406 (93.5%)	2 (0.5%)	13 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	52.3	253^rd of 583 public middle schools	56.6%		47.9	291^st of 587 public middle schools	50.4%	38		27.9	28.6	27.5	27.1	26.1	27.4		32.8	38.1	41.3	22.6	40.0	34.6														42.6	36.5	50.0	45.9	52.2	45.8	50.0	54.1	43.5	49.6	$12,741	$1,123	$10,674

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Overton County	12.87 mi	7	76^th
Clay County	13.58 mi	4	132^nd
Smith County	13.98 mi	9	37^th
Macon County	14.16 mi	8	91^st
Putnam County	15.18 mi	22	71^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.