MADISON ACADEMIC MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL
Madison Academic Magnet High School is a public high school that is part of the Madison County school district, located in Jackson, TN with about 461 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 31 teachers, Madison Academic Magnet High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Madison Academic Magnet High School, located in Jackson, Tennessee, is a distinguished public magnet school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Jackson-Madison County School System, the school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to college preparatory excellence. By implementing a competitive admissions process, Madison Academic cultivates a focused student body dedicated to high achievement, often maintaining some of the highest standardized test scores and graduation rates in the region.
Beyond its core curriculum, the school is known for offering a robust array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and unique extracurricular opportunities, including competitive academic teams, fine arts, and community service organizations. The institution prioritizes a culture of critical thinking and inquiry, aiming to prepare its students for admission to top-tier universities. With its specialized focus on challenging academics, Madison Academic Magnet serves as a premier educational hub for high-achieving students across the Jackson area.
For more information, contact Madison Academic Magnet High School at (731) 427-3501 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3501
MADISON ACADEMIC MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Jackson, TN with about 461 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Madison County
- Total Students:
- 461
- Teachers:
- 31
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 461 students
- White
- 56.8%
- Black or African American
- 28.2%
- Asian
- 6.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Female
- 54.9%
- Male
- 45.1%
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.