JACKSON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Jackson County Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Jackson County school district, located in Gainesboro, TN with about 445 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 35 teachers, Jackson County Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 Middle School, located at 170 Blue Devil Lane in Gainesboro, Tennessee, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Jackson County School District. As the home of the "Blue Devils," the school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Gainesboro, fostering a community-oriented environment where students from diverse backgrounds come together during their formative middle school years. The school focuses on providing a structured academic foundation while preparing students for the transition to high school, emphasizing both core subjects and personal development.
Beyond academics, Jackson County Middle School plays a significant role in the extracurricular life of the community. The campus hosts a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that aim to promote school spirit, leadership, and teamwork among its student body. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to equip its students with the skills necessary for future success while maintaining the traditions and values that are characteristic of rural Tennessee education.
For more information, contact Jackson County Middle School at (931) 268-9779 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9779
JACKSON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gainesboro, TN with about 445 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jackson County
- Total Students:
- 445
- Teachers:
- 35.2
- 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
* 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 445 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JACKSON COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 96.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
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.