- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, TN
Jackson Central Merry High School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Central Merry High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470258002663
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Central Merry High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Tennessee schools.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 39:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 507
- students enrolled
Jackson Central Merry High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Central Merry High School ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Jackson, TN.
School address
District: Madison County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470258002663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Jackson Central Merry High School grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 470258002663 · Jackson, TN High · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 39:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: North Side High School (903 students)
Jackson Central Merry High School grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Jackson Central Merry High School 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
Jackson Central Merry High School
507 students
What this shows Jackson Central Merry High School reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Central Merry High School compares
Jackson Central Merry High School 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 | 39:1 | ▲ 155% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
39:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
39:1
students per teacher
- 155% above state mean
Top 99% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
197
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
White 5.9%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Jackson Central Merry High School 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 High School 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 High School'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
Madison Academic Magnet High School
Standard public school
483 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High
Standard public school
268 students 20.6:1 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 (~507 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Central Merry High School
How many students attend Jackson Central Merry High School?
Jackson Central Merry High School has 507 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, TN. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Central Merry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Central Merry High School is 39:1, which is 155% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 148% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Central Merry High School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Central Merry High School is African American at 74.0% of enrollment, in Jackson, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Central Merry High School?
Jackson Central Merry High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 High School rank among high schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Central Merry High School ranks #6 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 High School, 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.