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Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson County (2026)
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Best Jackson County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

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 44% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gainesboro Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
611 Main St
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9775
Gr: PK-3 | 345 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Jackson County Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Blue Devil Ln
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9779
Gr: 4-8 | 411 students Minority enrollment: 8%

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 44% (majority Black).

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