Enrollment
383
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gainesboro, TN
Jackson County High School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470207000661
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson County High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gainesboro · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 383
- students enrolled
Jackson County High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gainesboro, TN.
School address
District: Jackson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470207000661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson County High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson County High School
Jackson County High School is a mid-sized high school in Gainesboro, Tennessee, enrolling 383 students.
At 15.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Tennessee median, within a few percentage points of the 15.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Jackson County also operates Jackson County Middle School (411 students) and Gainesboro Elementary (345 students) alongside Jackson County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jackson County High School compares
Jackson County High School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$10,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Jackson County High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson County, which includes Jackson County High School.
$10,789
Per student
0%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.9%
State 57.4%
Federal 22.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jackson County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gainesboro Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dodson Branch Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson County High School
How many students attend Jackson County High School?
Jackson County High School has 383 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gainesboro, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson County High School is 15.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson County High School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson County High School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Gainesboro, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson County High School?
Jackson County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson County High School rank among public schools in Gainesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson County High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gainesboro, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gainesboro on the city page.
Is Jackson County High School a good school?
Jackson County High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jackson County?
Besides Jackson County High School, Jackson County also operates Jackson County Middle School (411 students), Gainesboro Elementary (345 students), and Dodson Branch Elementary (250 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.
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