Jackson County Middle School

Jackson County
170 Blue Devil LN
Gainesboro, TN 38562
438 Students
Middle School 4th - 8th
School Overview
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.
438
Total Students
31.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    409 (93.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (3.7 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Jackson County
Phone: (931)268-9779
Grade Range: 4th - 8th
Total Students: 438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
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
Pre-Kindergarten 18
Grade 4 80
Grade 5 91
Grade 6 75
Grade 7 90
Grade 8 84
Gender Ratio