Enrollment
411
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gainesboro, TN
Jackson County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470207001829
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson County Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gainesboro · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 411
- students enrolled
Jackson County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gainesboro, TN.
School address
District: Jackson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470207001829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson County Middle School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson County Middle School
Jackson County Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Gainesboro, Tennessee, enrolling 411 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 411 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 22.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 90 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 411 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Jackson County also operates Jackson County High School (383 students) and Gainesboro Elementary (345 students) alongside Jackson County Middle 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 Middle School compares
Jackson County Middle 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 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 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Jackson County Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson County, which includes Jackson County Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesboro Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dodson Branch Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary 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 (~411 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson County Middle School
How many students attend Jackson County Middle School?
Jackson County Middle School has 411 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gainesboro, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson County Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson County Middle School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Gainesboro, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson County Middle School?
Jackson County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Gainesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson County Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
Jackson County Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Tennessee schools. 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 Middle School, Jackson County also operates Jackson County High School (383 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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