Jackson County High School

Jackson County
190 Blue Devil Ln
Gainesboro, TN 38562
403 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
403
Total Students
25.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    372 (92.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (4.0 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.2 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Jackson County
Phone: (931)268-9771
Website: http://jchs.jacksoncoschools.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 112
Grade 10 105
Grade 11 94
Grade 12 92
Gender Ratio