Jackson County High School

Summary:

Jackson County High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Gainesboro, Tennessee, with a student population of 403. The school is part of the Smith County School District, which is ranked 51 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While the school has shown mixed performance on state assessments compared to the Tennessee average, with strengths in some subject areas but lower proficiency in others, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and has performed well in supporting certain student groups. The school's White students have generally lagged behind the state average, but its special education and low-socioeconomic status students have outperformed their peers statewide. Nearby schools like Macon County High School and Cookeville High School have shown stronger overall academic performance, but Jackson County High School's support for vulnerable student populations is a notable strength.

Looking ahead, the school could benefit from a continued focus on improving its academic performance, particularly in areas where it lags behind the state and nearby high-performing schools. By addressing these areas of improvement, Jackson County High School can better serve its students and community, building on the strengths it has demonstrated in supporting special education and low-socioeconomic status students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 190 Blue Devil Ln
       Gainesboro, TN  38562


(931) 268-9771

District: Jackson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
214th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,452 Help


Feeder schools for Jackson County High School:

Elementary:    Dodson Branch Elementary
    Gainesboro Elementary
Middle:    Jackson County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  389

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Hispanic:
4.9%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jackson County High School ranks worse than 54.6% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.22. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jackson County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), Hispanic (4.9%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jackson County High School is 16.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jackson County High School is $12,452.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jackson County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson County High School 214th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Jackson County High School in the ranking list.)

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White students:


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 High School

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Rank History for all students at Jackson County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 62.67 105th 267 60.7%
2011 60.19 120th 273 56.0%
2012 48.67 174th 269 35.3%
2013 53.92 150th 285 47.4%
2014 49.73 159th 296 46.3%
2015 40.86 227th 300 24.3%
2016 42.62 204th 351 41.9%
2017 37.22 170th 273 37.7%
2018 49.45 145th 341 57.5%
2019 36.29 221st 342 35.4%
2021 30.16 244th 347 29.7%
2022 28.67 268th 358 25.1%
2023 51.39 152nd 384 60.4%
2024 42.22 214th 392 45.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jackson County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.28 33rd 159 79.2%
2024 44.59 77th 183 57.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jackson County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.06 46th 308 85.1%
2019 51.78 111th 302 63.2%
2021 32.57 225th 317 29.0%
2022 41.02 176th 322 45.3%
2023 53.28 115th 330 65.2%
2024 45.16 163rd 337 51.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Jackson County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.43 4th 14 71.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Jackson County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.23 209th 337 38.0%
2021 40.89 191st 340 43.8%
2022 34.03 235th 350 32.9%
2023 56.71 131st 366 64.2%
2024 43.35 200th 365 45.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Jackson County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.18 248th 329 24.6%
2021 30.50 238th 332 28.3%
2022 22.75 278th 349 20.3%
2023 47.28 160th 359 55.4%
2024 38.28 213th 366 41.8%
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Rank History for White students at Jackson County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.07 179th 307 41.7%
2019 28.54 236th 301 21.6%
2021 24.31 255th 306 16.7%
2022 18.81 287th 312 8.0%
2023 41.90 175th 325 46.2%
2024 30.86 236th 326 27.6%
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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 High School Test Scores
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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jackson County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 458 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1989 442 n/a 2 n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 445
1990 445 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1991 449 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1992 460 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1993 466 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1994 457 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1995 438 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -8 430
1996 438 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -8 430
1997 468 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -1 467
1998 439 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 441
1999 464 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 477 477
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 456 456
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 432 432
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 432 432
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 452 452
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 525 525
2006 509 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2007 565 2 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 573
2008 521 1 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 532
2009 486 2 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 497
2010 492 2 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 504
2011 493 1 1 8 1 0 0 0 504
2012 474 2 1 4 1 0 1 0 483
2013 470 2 2 3 0 0 1 0 478
2014 461 3 2 5 0 0 1 0 472
2015 463 1 1 3 2 1 1 0 472
2016 451 0 3 3 0 1 3 0 461
2017 436 0 4 5 0 1 3 0 449
2018 418 0 2 7 1 0 2 0 430
2019 428 0 1 12 0 0 3 0 444
2020 400 1 1 13 1 0 2 0 418
2021 405 1 1 8 1 0 6 0 422
2022 392 2 1 14 2 0 12 0 423
2023 372 3 2 16 1 0 9 0 403
2024 358 2 1 19 3 0 6 0 389

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 458 17.0 26.9 n/a
1989 445 17.0 26.1 n/a
1990 449 17.0 26.4 n/a
1991 451 22.0 20.5 n/a
1992 462 22.0 21.0 n/a
1993 467 22.0 21.2 n/a
1994 457 22.0 20.8 n/a
1995 430 26.0 16.5 n/a
1996 430 26.0 16.5 n/a
1997 467 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 441 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 466 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 477 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 456 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 432 n/a n/a n/a
2003 432 n/a n/a n/a
2004 452 n/a n/a n/a
2005 525 n/a n/a n/a
2006 513 28.6 17.9 n/a
2007 573 29.8 19.2 56.4
2008 532 30.8 17.3 61.1
2009 497 30.6 16.2 64.6
2010 504 27.6 18.2 60.5
2011 504 28.7 17.5 67.1
2012 483 28.8 16.7 64.6
2013 478 29.8 16.0 65.5
2014 472 29.0 16.2 65.9
2015 472 30.0 15.7 83.9
2016 461 28.0 16.4 88.1
2017 449 27.0 16.6 n/a
2018 430 25.0 17.2 n/a
2019 444 24.0 18.5 n/a
2020 418 26.3 15.8 n/a
2021 422 27.5 15.3 n/a
2022 423 28.0 15.1 n/a
2023 403 25.5 15.8 n/a
2024 389 24.0 16.1 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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 458 17.0 26.9 n/a
1989 445 17.0 26.1 n/a
1990 449 17.0 26.4 n/a
1991 451 22.0 20.5 n/a
1992 462 22.0 21.0 n/a
1993 467 22.0 21.2 n/a
1994 457 22.0 20.8 n/a
1995 430 26.0 16.5 n/a
1996 430 26.0 16.5 n/a
1997 467 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 441 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 466 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 477 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 456 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 432 n/a n/a n/a
2003 432 n/a n/a n/a
2004 452 n/a n/a n/a
2005 525 n/a n/a n/a
2006 513 28.6 17.9 n/a
2007 573 29.8 19.2 56.4
2008 532 30.8 17.3 61.1
2009 497 30.6 16.2 64.6
2010 504 27.6 18.2 60.5
2011 504 28.7 17.5 67.1
2012 483 28.8 16.7 64.6
2013 478 29.8 16.0 65.5
2014 472 29.0 16.2 65.9
2015 472 30.0 15.7 83.9
2016 461 28.0 16.4 88.1
2017 449 27.0 16.6 n/a
2018 430 25.0 17.2 n/a
2019 444 24.0 18.5 n/a
2020 418 26.3 15.8 n/a
2021 422 27.5 15.3 n/a
2022 423 28.0 15.1 n/a
2023 403 25.5 15.8 n/a
2024 389 24.0 16.1 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jackson County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $615 (6.3%) $8,552 (86.9%) $9,836
2020 $638 (6.2%) $9,008 (87.1%) $10,340
2021 $974 (9.2%) $8,964 (84.8%) $10,571
2022 $1,677 (14.6%) $9,110 (79.0%) $11,525
2023 $2,119 (17.0%) $9,404 (75.5%) $12,452

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jackson County High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 221st of 342 High schoolsRanks 152nd of 384 High schools
 25%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Algebra I (Jackson County High School)2121.6
 0.6%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Jackson County)2121.6
 0.6%
   9th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)21.817.8
 4%
9th Grade English I (Jackson County High School)27.636.6
 9%
   9th Grade English I (Jackson County)27.636.6
 9%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
10th Grade English II (Jackson County High School)3353.7
 20.7%
   10th Grade English II (Jackson County)3353.7
 20.7%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
All Grades Algebra I (Jackson County High School)2118.9
 2.1%
   All Grades Algebra I (Jackson County)2118.9
 2.1%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades English I (Jackson County High School)27.635.9
 8.3%
   All Grades English I (Jackson County)27.636.5
 8.9%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Jackson County High School)32.153.1
 21%
   All Grades English II (Jackson County)32.153.1
 21%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students444403
 9.2%
African American03
American Indian01
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1216
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White428372
 13.1%
Two or More Races39
 200%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson County High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 389 students attended Jackson County High School.

Jackson County High School ranks 214th of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Jackson County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dodson Branch Elementary
Elementary : Gainesboro Elementary
Middle : Jackson County Middle School

Students at Jackson County High School are 92% White, 5% 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.

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.





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