For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,971 students in 38305, TN (there are , serving 3,223 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in 38305, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 38305, TN are Pope School, Thelma Barker Elementary School and Northeast Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38305 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38305, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38305, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pope School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1071 Old Humboldt Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-0350
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-0350
Grades: K-6
| 613 students
Rank: #22.
Thelma Barker Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1470 Ashport Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-8831
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-8831
Grades: K-5
| 715 students
Rank: #33.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2665 Christmasville Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 422-6687
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 422-6687
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
Rank: #44.
East Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2480 Ashport Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 988-3860
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 988-3860
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #55.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 Old Hickory Blvd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-8023
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-8023
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #66.
Jackson Academic Steam Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1938 Emporium Dr
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-2500
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-2500
Grades: K-12
| 286 students
Rank: #77.
Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
668 Lexington Ave
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-4581
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-4581
Grades: 4-8
| 411 students
Rank: #88.
North Parkway Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1341 North Pkwy
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-3384
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-3384
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Liberty Technology Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3470 Ridgecrest Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 423-9086
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 423-9086
Grades: 9-12
| 584 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
North Side High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3066 North Highland
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-3171
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-3171
Grades: 9-12
| 925 students
Rank: n/an/a
248 Bedford White Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-6396
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-6396
Grades: PK
| 338 students
38305, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
248 Bedford White Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 424-1591
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 424-1591
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38305, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 38305, TN include Pope School, Thelma Barker Elementary School and Northeast Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 38305?
11 public schools are located in 38305.
What percentage of students in 38305 go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in 38305 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38305?
38305 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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