C+
Average
64/100

Jackson County Middle School

📚 04 – 08 🏫 School
📍 170 Blue Devil LN, Gainesboro, TN 38562
Overall
C+
64/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 28th percentile in Tennessee
Growth
B
Students gain 1.05 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 60th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Tennessee schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

64
Repit Score
out of 100
434
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%28/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%60/100Students gain 1.05 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.04 in 2009–19; 68th percentile in Tennessee (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Tennessee schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −17 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Tennessee. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency24% (−5 pts vs. state avg 29%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency24% (−1 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Tennessee state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White24%24%reading -8 pts, math -10 pts32nd percentile (list)
Low-income17%17%reading +4 pts, math +4 pts59th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 170 Blue Devil LN
City Gainesboro
ZIP Code 38562
District 4702070
NCES School ID 470207001829
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38562

Understanding the community around Jackson County Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $39,402
Per Capita Income $23,472
Poverty Rate 14.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.3%
High School or Higher 81.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $127,700
Median Rent $733
Owner-Occupied 81.9%
Renter-Occupied 18.1%
View full data for ZIP 38562 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jackson County Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.6%
Hispanic/Latino 3.0%
Two or More Races 2.5%
Black 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 434
Teachers (FTE) 30.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jackson County Middle School?
Jackson County Middle School has a Repit School Score of 64 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Jackson County Middle School?
Jackson County Middle School has 434 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Jackson County Middle School serve?
Jackson County Middle School serves grades 04 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Jackson County Middle School receive per student?
Jackson County Middle School receives $11,725 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jackson County Middle School in 38562 ▼
Avg Home Value
$211,834
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1-Year Change
+3.8%
% Renters
18.1%

Other Schools in 38562

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026