- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, TN
Madison Academic Magnet High School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Academic Magnet High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470258002033
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Academic Magnet High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 483
- students enrolled
Madison Academic Magnet High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Academic Magnet High School ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Jackson, TN.
School address
District: Madison County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470258002033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Madison Academic Magnet High School grew from 447 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 470258002033 · Jackson, TN High · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: North Side High School (903 students)
Madison Academic Magnet High School grew from 447 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Madison Academic 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
Madison Academic Magnet High School
483 students
What this shows Madison Academic Magnet High School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Academic Magnet High School compares
Madison Academic 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.5%
African American 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 4.6%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Madison Academic Magnet High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $11,115 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison Academic 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thelma Barker Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Community Montessori School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Academic 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
Liberty Technology Magnet High School
Standard public school
604 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Jackson Central Merry High School
Standard public school
507 students 39:1 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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Academic Magnet High School
How many students attend Madison Academic Magnet High School?
Madison Academic Magnet High School has 483 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, TN. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Academic Magnet High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Academic Magnet High School is 15.6:1, which is 2% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Academic Magnet High School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Academic Magnet High School is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in Jackson, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Academic Magnet High School?
Madison Academic Magnet High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Madison Academic Magnet High School rank among high schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Academic Magnet High School ranks #1 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 Madison Academic 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.