- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470258000920
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 26/100 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
- 26
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
North Side High School held near 925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 68.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+39 students YoY 470258000920 · Jackson, TN High · MID · TRAD
903 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Middle School (804 students)
North Side High School held near 925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+39 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 68.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
North Side High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Pope School
Pope School
628 students
What this shows North Side High School reports 903 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Side High School compares
North Side High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Madison County reports $11,115 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~903 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 886 (2022-23) → 925 (2023-24), nearly flat (+39).
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 26/100 (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 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.
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.