How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Jackson Central Merry High School | South Side High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jackson, TN | Jackson, TN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 507 | 756 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 33.7:1 | 13.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Jackson Central Merry High School | South Side High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,117 | $11,117 |
| District | Madison County | Madison County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Jackson Central Merry High School | South Side High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.9% | 43.1% |
| African American | 74.0% | 40.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% | 9.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 5.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Jackson Central Merry High School | South Side High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 169:1 | 252:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.0% | 47.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 197 | 161 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.