- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jackson, TN
Jackson Central Merry Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Central Merry Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470258002664
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Central Merry Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 463
- students enrolled
Jackson Central Merry Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Central Merry Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Jackson, TN.
School address
District: Madison County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470258002664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Jackson Central Merry Middle School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 470258002664 · Jackson, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 23.1:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: North Side High School (903 students)
Jackson Central Merry Middle School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Jackson Central Merry Middle 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 Middle School
463 students
What this shows Jackson Central Merry Middle School reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Central Merry Middle School compares
Jackson Central Merry Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 51% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 96% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 6.7%
White 3.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Jackson Central Merry Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Middle 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 Middle 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 middle schools in Jackson
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Central Merry Middle School
How many students attend Jackson Central Merry Middle School?
Jackson Central Merry Middle School has 463 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jackson, TN. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Central Merry Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Central Merry Middle School is 23.1:1, which is 51% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Central Merry Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Central Merry Middle School is African American at 67.2% of enrollment, in Jackson, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Central Merry Middle School?
Jackson Central Merry Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Central Merry Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Jackson Central Merry Middle 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.