Best Madison County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,761 students in Madison County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, TN are Madison Academic Magnet High School, Jackson Central-merry Early College High School and South Side High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Madison County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Madison Academic Magnet High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Madison County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Academic Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
575 Lambuth Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3501
Gr: 9-12 | 483 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Jackson Central-merry Early College High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
215 Allen Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 664-2575
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
South Side High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
84 Harts Bridge Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-9923
Gr: 9-12 | 756 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Academic Steam Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1938 Emporium Dr
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-2500
Gr: K-12 | 301 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
North Side High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3066 North Highland
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-3171
Gr: 9-12 | 903 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Parkview Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
905 E. Chester St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-2841
Gr: K-12
Rank: #77.
Liberty Technology Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3470 Ridgecrest Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 423-9086
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Jackson Central Merry High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
332 Lane Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 506-2290
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, TN include Madison Academic Magnet High School, Jackson Central-merry Early College High School and South Side High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County?
8 public high schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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