Jackson County Middle School

Summary:

Jackson County Middle School is a public middle school located in Gainesboro, Tennessee, serving grades 4-8 with a student population of 438 and is part of the Jackson County School District.

While Jackson County Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.38%) compared to the state average, its test scores are generally lower than the state and county averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (25%), English Language Arts (31.2%), and Science (42.7%) are all below the state averages. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with relatively better rankings for special education and low socioeconomic status students, but much lower rankings for male and white students. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 192 out of 362 middle schools in 2016-2017 to 479 out of 574 middle schools in 2018-2019, and is currently ranked 291 out of 580 middle schools with a 2-star rating.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Macon County Junior High School, Avery Trace Middle School, and Algood Middle School, Jackson County Middle School generally performs worse on standardized tests and has a lower statewide ranking. The school's relatively high percentage of white students, lower socioeconomic status, and rural location may be contributing factors to its academic performance, and addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach to improve teaching and learning practices.


Detail:

Public 4-8

 170 Blue Devil LN
       Gainesboro, TN  38562


(931) 268-9779

District: Jackson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
291st of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools


Students who attend Jackson County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Jackson County High School

Feeder schools for Jackson County Middle School:

Elementary:    Dodson Branch Elementary
    Gainesboro Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  438

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.4%
Hispanic:
3.7%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82% Help


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Compare Details Jackson County Middle School ranks worse than 54.4% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.16. (See more...)
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Compare Details Jackson County Middle School ranks better than 50.4% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.9. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jackson County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson County Middle School 554th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Jackson County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson County Middle School 291st of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Jackson County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Jackson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson County 50th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jackson County Middle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Jackson County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 46.34 584th 846 31.0%
2014 38.87 589th 853 30.9%
2015 45.69 533rd 855 37.7%
2017 43.16 373rd 646 42.3%
2018 45.75 508th 997 49.0%
2019 28.00 736th 985 25.3%
2021 46.28 484th 983 50.8%
2022 40.80 571st 1000 42.9%
2023 42.87 572nd 1020 43.9%
2024 44.16 554th 1018 45.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Jackson County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.72 227th 447 49.2%
2023 49.02 201st 528 61.9%
2024 27.67 451st 582 22.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.08 452nd 877 48.5%
2019 25.92 689th 821 16.1%
2021 46.29 397th 823 51.8%
2022 48.81 399th 858 53.5%
2023 60.76 277th 865 68.0%
2024 53.48 342nd 853 59.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Jackson County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.79 4th 18 77.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Jackson County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.04 636th 926 31.3%
2021 53.80 375th 945 60.3%
2022 43.04 529th 975 45.7%
2023 41.95 557th 989 43.7%
2024 46.38 516th 990 47.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Jackson County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.13 758th 916 17.2%
2021 35.77 588th 941 37.5%
2022 36.89 605th 980 38.3%
2023 41.60 568th 987 42.5%
2024 40.11 592nd 991 40.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Jackson County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.75 573rd 841 31.9%
2019 18.38 733rd 812 9.7%
2021 35.26 555th 844 34.2%
2022 29.22 635th 844 24.8%
2023 28.88 652nd 852 23.5%
2024 31.47 607th 847 28.3%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Jackson County Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Jackson County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 46.78 238th 435 45.3%
2011 50.64 245th 462 47.0%
2012 36.79 327th 466 29.8%
2013 53.38 271st 475 42.9%
2014 33.16 374th 485 22.9%
2015 40.31 359th 492 27.0%
2017 48.48 192nd 362 47.0%
2018 47.54 288th 563 48.8%
2019 20.49 479th 574 16.6%
2021 45.83 277th 576 51.9%
2022 35.44 358th 569 37.1%
2023 47.67 286th 594 51.9%
2024 47.90 291st 587 50.4%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Jackson County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.37 260th 279 6.8%
2021 16.24 236th 238 0.8%
2022 41.72 115th 260 55.8%
2023 41.11 122nd 288 57.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.78 203rd 481 57.8%
2019 25.02 397th 490 19.0%
2021 40.73 259th 483 46.4%
2022 27.97 372nd 495 24.8%
2023 48.53 231st 514 55.1%
2024 55.31 184th 510 63.9%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Jackson County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.63 4th 26 84.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Jackson County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.30 446th 529 15.7%
2021 54.28 205th 538 61.9%
2022 45.76 286th 552 48.2%
2023 50.48 254th 560 54.6%
2024 49.78 258th 554 53.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Jackson County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.26 424th 523 18.9%
2021 34.92 327th 529 38.2%
2022 25.22 409th 540 24.3%
2023 41.98 308th 557 44.7%
2024 44.30 299th 560 46.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Jackson County Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.93 320th 481 33.5%
2019 12.84 462nd 484 4.5%
2021 36.54 309th 496 37.7%
2022 26.19 384th 500 23.2%
2023 35.73 319th 503 36.6%
2024 36.14 319th 504 36.7%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Jackson County Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jackson County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 599 599
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 599 599
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 595 595
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 626 626
2006 597 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 601
2007 614 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2008 559 2 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 567
2009 518 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2010 516 1 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2011 482 1 0 5 0 0 2 0 490
2012 482 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 485
2013 477 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 484
2014 478 1 0 6 0 0 1 0 486
2015 475 1 1 6 0 0 2 0 485
2016 460 1 0 8 0 0 2 0 471
2017 453 1 1 9 0 0 5 0 469
2018 430 1 2 6 1 0 5 0 445
2019 405 1 2 8 2 0 3 0 421
2020 397 1 0 14 1 0 7 0 420
2021 372 2 1 11 1 0 9 0 396
2022 405 2 2 13 1 0 11 0 434
2023 409 1 1 16 1 0 10 0 438

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jackson County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 599 n/a n/a n/a
2003 599 n/a n/a n/a
2004 595 n/a n/a n/a
2005 626 n/a n/a n/a
2006 601 38.5 15.6 n/a
2007 620 36.0 17.2 61.9
2008 567 37.8 15.0 64.7
2009 523 37.0 14.1 70.9
2010 524 36.0 14.5 65.5
2011 490 37.3 13.1 73.1
2012 485 37.0 13.1 67
2013 484 36.0 13.4 69.4
2014 486 36.0 13.5 71
2015 485 36.0 13.4 80.6
2016 471 37.0 12.7 82
2017 469 37.0 12.6 n/a
2018 445 35.2 12.6 n/a
2019 421 29.8 14.1 n/a
2020 420 29.8 14.0 n/a
2021 396 29.5 13.4 n/a
2022 434 29.0 14.9 n/a
2023 438 31.1 14.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jackson County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 599 n/a n/a n/a
2003 599 n/a n/a n/a
2004 595 n/a n/a n/a
2005 626 n/a n/a n/a
2006 601 38.5 15.6 n/a
2007 620 36.0 17.2 61.9
2008 567 37.8 15.0 64.7
2009 523 37.0 14.1 70.9
2010 524 36.0 14.5 65.5
2011 490 37.3 13.1 73.1
2012 485 37.0 13.1 67
2013 484 36.0 13.4 69.4
2014 486 36.0 13.5 71
2015 485 36.0 13.4 80.6
2016 471 37.0 12.7 82
2017 469 37.0 12.6 n/a
2018 445 35.2 12.6 n/a
2019 421 29.8 14.1 n/a
2020 420 29.8 14.0 n/a
2021 396 29.5 13.4 n/a
2022 434 29.0 14.9 n/a
2023 438 31.1 14.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jackson County Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $692 (6.8%) $8,851 (86.4%) $10,243
2020 $726 (7.0%) $8,904 (86.1%) $10,344
2021 $961 (9.1%) $8,867 (84.1%) $10,542
2022 $1,796 (16.3%) $8,500 (77.2%) $11,011
2023 $2,240 (19.1%) $8,546 (72.9%) $11,729

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson County Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 736th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 572nd of 1020 Elementary schools
 18.6%
Ranks 479th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 286th of 594 Middle schools
 35.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County Middle School)36.727.3
 9.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)35.226.5
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County Middle School)26.631.2
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County)28.733.3
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County Middle School)30.322.2
 8.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)29.229.2
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County Middle School)27.735.6
 7.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County)26.337.2
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County Middle School)20.927
 6.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)28.635.4
 6.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County Middle School)23.139.7
 16.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County)24.144.9
 20.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Jackson County Middle School)18.552.7
 34.2%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Jackson County)27.448.5
 21.1%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County Middle School)16.120
 3.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)24.534.2
 9.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County Middle School)20.927.1
 6.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County)21.135.1
 14%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Jackson County Middle School)14.943.5
 28.6%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Jackson County)15.545.5
 30%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County Middle School)17.329.6
 12.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County)26.940.2
 13.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County Middle School)24.727.5
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County)2628.3
 2.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Jackson County Middle School)13.832.1
 18.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Jackson County)14.630.8
 16.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Jackson County Middle School)23.825.1
 1.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Jackson County)29.734.2
 4.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jackson County Middle School)24.432.1
 7.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Jackson County)27.435.2
 7.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (Jackson County Middle School)15.842.5
 26.7%
   All Grades Social Studies (Jackson County)19.341.5
 22.2%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students421438
 4%
African American11
American Indian21
 50%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic816
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White405409
 1%
Two or More Races310
 233.3%


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Jackson County Middle School ranks 291st of 587 Tennessee middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Jackson County Middle School usually go on to attend Jackson County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 438 students attended Jackson County Middle School.

Students at Jackson County Middle School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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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.

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