For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,966 students in 38301, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in 38301, TN are Madison Academic Magnet High School, Jackson Central-merry Early College High School and South Side High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 38301 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in 38301, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 38301 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Madison Academic Magnet High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38301, TN ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Academic Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
575 Lambuth Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3501
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3501
Gr: 9-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Jackson Central-merry Early College High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Allen Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 664-2575
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 664-2575
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
South Side High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
84 Harts Bridge Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-9923
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-9923
Gr: 9-12 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Parkview Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
905 E. Chester St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-2841
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-2841
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
Jackson Central Merry High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
332 Lane Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 506-2290
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 506-2290
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
38301, Tennessee ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
230 D St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3320
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3320
Gr: K-6 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
716 Westwood Av
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-3840
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-3840
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
668 Lexington St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-4581
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-4581
Gr: K-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
332 Lane Av
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 424-2200
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 424-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
610 Bolivar Hw
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-0634
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-0634
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
2233 Beech Bluff Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-6170
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-6170
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
South Highland Learning Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
701 S Highland Av
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-1142
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-1142
Gr: 7-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 38301, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in 38301, TN include Madison Academic Magnet High School, Jackson Central-merry Early College High School and South Side High School.
How many public high schools are located in 38301?
5 public high schools are located in 38301.
What is the racial composition of students in 38301?
38301 public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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