- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470207000661
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gainesboro · Resource Index
- 25
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Jackson County High School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 470207000661 · Gainesboro, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson County Middle School (411 students)
Jackson County High School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Jackson County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson County
Jackson County Middle School
411 students
- This school
Jackson County High School
383 students
- Gainesboro Ele
Gainesboro Elementary
345 students
- Dodson Branch
Dodson Branch Elementary
250 students
What this shows Jackson County High School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson County High School compares
Jackson County High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,716
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
District finance for Jackson County reports $11,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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 25/100 (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 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.
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.