- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Jackson County Middle School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 470207001829 · Gainesboro, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson County High School (383 students)
Jackson County Middle School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Jackson County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jackson County Middle School
411 students
- Jackson County
Jackson County High School
383 students
- Gainesboro Ele
Gainesboro Elementary
345 students
- Dodson Branch
Dodson Branch Elementary
250 students
What this shows Jackson County Middle School reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson County Middle School compares
Jackson County 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~411 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.