- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, TN
Liberty Technology Magnet High School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Technology Magnet High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470258002032
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Technology Magnet High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Tennessee schools.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 604
- students enrolled
Liberty Technology Magnet High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Technology Magnet High School ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Jackson, TN.
School address
District: Madison County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470258002032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Liberty Technology Magnet High School grew from 549 students in 2022-23 to 584 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 470258002032 · Jackson, TN High · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: North Side High School (903 students)
Liberty Technology Magnet High School grew from 549 students in 2022-23 to 584 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Liberty Technology Magnet High 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
Liberty Technology Magnet High School
604 students
What this shows Liberty Technology Magnet High School reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Technology Magnet High School compares
Liberty Technology Magnet High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.8%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
146
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
White 9.3%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Liberty Technology Magnet High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Madison County reports $11,115 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Technology Magnet High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thelma Barker Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Community Montessori School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Technology Magnet High 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 high schools in Jackson
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Side High School
Standard public school
903 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
South Side High School
Standard public school
756 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Jackson Central Merry High School
Standard public school
507 students 39:1 students per teacher
Madison Academic Magnet High School
Standard public school
483 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Jackson Central-Merry Early College High
Standard public school
268 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Technology Magnet High School
How many students attend Liberty Technology Magnet High School?
Liberty Technology Magnet High School has 604 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, TN. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Technology Magnet High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Technology Magnet High School is 17.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Technology Magnet High School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Technology Magnet High School is African American at 73.2% of enrollment, in Jackson, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Technology Magnet High School?
Liberty Technology Magnet High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Liberty Technology Magnet High School rank among high schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Technology Magnet High School ranks #4 of 6 high 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 high schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Liberty Technology Magnet High 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.