For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,761 students in Madison County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, 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.
Madison County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Madison County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than 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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Madison County (2026)
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.
Jackson Academic Steam Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1938 Emporium Dr
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-2500
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-2500
Gr: K-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
North Side High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3066 North Highland
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-3171
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-3171
Gr: 9-12 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Liberty Technology Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3470 Ridgecrest Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 423-9086
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 423-9086
Gr: 9-12 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
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%
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4488 Beech Bluff Rd
Beech Bluff, TN 38313
(731) 422-1572
Beech Bluff, TN 38313
(731) 422-1572
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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
248 Bedford White Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 424-1591
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 424-1591
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
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 Madison County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, 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 Madison County?
8 public high schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Madison County include: Jackson Central-merry Early College High School vs. Madison Academic Magnet High School, South Side High School vs. North Side High School, Liberty Technology Magnet High School vs. North Side High School
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