For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 765 students in Jackson County, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, TN are Gainesboro Elementary School and Jackson County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson County (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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, TN include Gainesboro Elementary School and Jackson County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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