For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,154 students in Gainesboro, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Gainesboro, TN are Gainesboro Elementary School, Jackson County Middle School and Jackson County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gainesboro, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Gainesboro have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 51爆料s in Gainesboro, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gainesboro Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Main St
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9775
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9775
Grades: PK-3
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson County Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
170 Blue Devil Ln
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9779
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9779
Grades: 4-8
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson County High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
190 Blue Devil Ln
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9771
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9771
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gainesboro, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Gainesboro, TN include Gainesboro Elementary School, Jackson County Middle School and Jackson County High School.
How many public schools are located in Gainesboro?
3 public schools are located in Gainesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Gainesboro?
Gainesboro public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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