JACKSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

Jackson County High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Jackson County school district, located in Gainesboro, TN with about 430 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Jackson County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Jackson County High School, located at 190 Blue Devil Lane in Gainesboro, Tennessee, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. Operating as a pillar of the Jackson County School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The institution is deeply rooted in local tradition, often rallying behind its mascot, the Blue Devil, to foster a sense of school spirit and community engagement among its diverse student body.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, Jackson County High School emphasizes the importance of extracurricular involvement, providing students with opportunities to participate in athletics, clubs, and various student organizations. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with these developmental activities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are equipped with the skills necessary for success in their post-secondary endeavors. The school remains a central focal point of Gainesboro, reflecting the values and aspirations of the surrounding rural community.

For more information, contact Jackson County High School at (931) 268-9771 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

190 Blue Devil Ln
Gainesboro, TN 38562
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JACKSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gainesboro, TN with about 430 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Jackson County
Total Students:
430
Teachers:
25
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 430 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JACKSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
97.2%
Hispanic/Latino
1.6%
Asian
0.5%
Two or more races
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.