Enrollment
903
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, TN
North Side High School
Federal NCES profile for North Side 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 470258000920
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Side High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 903
- students enrolled
North Side High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Side High School ranks #5 of 6 high schools in Jackson, TN.
School address
District: Madison County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470258000920 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Side High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Side High School
North Side High School is a large high school in Jackson, Tennessee, enrolling 903 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 903 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 381 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 903 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Jackson's high schools, it stands alongside South Side High School (756 students): North Side High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 12.8:1).
Madison County also operates Northeast Middle School (804 students) and Thelma Barker Elementary (776 students) alongside North Side High 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 North Side High School compares
North Side High 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 903 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
903
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.3%
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
$10,363
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
207
in-school suspensions + 174 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
White 17.2%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, North Side High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison County, which includes North Side High School.
$10,363
Per student
-4%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 39.1%
Federal 21.6%
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 North Side High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thelma Barker Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Community Montessori School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pope School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Side 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
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Jackson
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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
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
Similar high 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 (~903 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Side High School
How many students attend North Side High School?
North Side High School has 903 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Side High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Side High School is 16.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Side High School?
The largest demographic group at North Side High School is African American at 57.4% of enrollment, in Jackson, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Side High School?
North Side High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Side High School rank among high schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, North Side High School ranks #5 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.
Is North Side High School a good school?
North Side High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools. 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 Madison County?
Besides North Side High School, Madison County also operates Northeast Middle School (804 students), Thelma Barker Elementary (776 students), and South Side High School (756 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.
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