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Best 38305 Tennessee Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,091 students in 38305, TN (there are 7 private schools, serving 3,113 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in 38305, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 38305, TN are Pope School, Thelma Barker Elementary School and Northeast Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38305 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38305, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best 38305, TN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pope School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1071 Old Humboldt Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-0350
Gr: K-6 | 628 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Thelma Barker Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1470 Ashport Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-8831
Gr: K-5 | 776 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2665 Christmasville Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 422-6687
Gr: 6-8 | 804 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
East Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2480 Ashport Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 988-3860
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Jackson Academic Steam Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1938 Emporium Dr
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-2500
Gr: K-12 | 301 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Old Hickory Blvd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-8023
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
North Parkway Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1341 North Pkwy
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-3384
Gr: 6-8 | 360 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
668 Lexington Ave
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-4581
Gr: 4-8 | 336 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
North Side High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3066 North Highland
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-3171
Gr: 9-12 | 903 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
Liberty Technology Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3470 Ridgecrest Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 423-9086
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Nova Early Learning Center
248 Bedford White Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-6396
Gr: PK | 321 students Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 38305, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 38305, TN include Pope School, Thelma Barker Elementary School and Northeast Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 38305?
11 public schools are located in 38305.
What percentage of students in 38305 go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in 38305 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38305?
38305 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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