- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, TN
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Central-Merry Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470258002463
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 268
- students enrolled
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High has class sizes larger than 94% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Central-Merry Early College High ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Jackson, TN.
School address
District: Madison County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470258002463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High grew from 240 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 470258002463 · Jackson, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 20.6:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: North Side High School (903 students)
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High grew from 240 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Side Hig
North Side High School
903 students
- Northeast Midd
Northeast Middle School
804 students
- Thelma Barker
Thelma Barker Elementary
776 students
- South Side Hig
South Side High School
756 students
- Community Mont
Community Montessori School
665 students
- This school 268
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High
268 students
What this shows Jackson Central-Merry Early College High reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Central-Merry Early College High compares
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 35% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,115
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 63.8%
White 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Jackson Central-Merry Early College High is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Madison County reports $11,115 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Central-Merry Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thelma Barker Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Community Montessori School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Central-Merry Early College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools in Jackson
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Side High School
Standard public school
903 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
South Side High School
Standard public school
756 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Liberty Technology Magnet High School
Standard public school
604 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Jackson Central Merry High School
Standard public school
507 students 39:1 students per teacher
Madison Academic Magnet High School
Standard public school
483 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Central-Merry Early College High
How many students attend Jackson Central-Merry Early College High?
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High has 268 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, TN. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Central-Merry Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Central-Merry Early College High is 20.6:1, which is 35% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Central-Merry Early College High?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Central-Merry Early College High is African American at 63.8% of enrollment, in Jackson, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Central-Merry Early College High?
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson Central-Merry Early College High rank among high schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Central-Merry Early College High ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Jackson, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Jackson Central-Merry Early College High, Madison County also operates North Side High School (903 students), Northeast Middle School (804 students), and Thelma Barker Elementary (776 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.