For the 2026 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 28% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gainesboro Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 Main St
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9775
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9775
Gr: PK-3 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Jackson County Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Blue Devil Ln
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9779
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9779
Gr: 4-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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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