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Best 38301 Tennessee Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,083 students in 38301, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in 38301, TN are Madison Academic Magnet High School, Community Montessori School and West Tennessee School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38301 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38301, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best 38301, TN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Academic Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
575 Lambuth Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3501
Gr: 9-12 | 483 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Community Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
716 Westwood Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-3116
Gr: PK-8 | 665 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
West Tennessee School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Berryhill Dr
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-5705
Gr: PK-5 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Central-merry Early College High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
215 Allen Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 664-2575
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
West-bemis Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
230 D St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-9810
Gr: 5-8 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
South Side High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
84 Harts Bridge Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-9923
Gr: 9-12 | 756 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Arlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Arlington Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 265-9784
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Rose Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2233 Beech Bluff Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-6170
Gr: PK-8 | 511 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
746 Lexington Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-4720
Gr: PK-4 | 563 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Alexander Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 N Highland Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-1841
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Jackson Central Merry Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
332 Lane Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 664-2588
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Parkview Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
905 E. Chester St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-2841
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
532 Whitehall St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Jackson Central Merry High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
332 Lane Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 506-2290
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 38301, TN?
How many public schools are located in 38301?
14 public schools are located in 38301.
What is the racial composition of students in 38301?
38301 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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