For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,824 students in 38305, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 38305, TN are Northeast Middle School, Jackson Academic Steam Academy and North Parkway Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 38305 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 38305, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 38305, TN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2665 Christmasville Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 422-6687
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 422-6687
Gr: 6-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Jackson Academic Steam Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1938 Emporium Dr
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-2500
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-2500
Gr: K-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
North Parkway Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1341 North Pkwy
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-3384
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-3384
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 4-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
38305, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
248 Bedford White Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 424-1591
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 424-1591
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 38305, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 38305, TN include Northeast Middle School, Jackson Academic Steam Academy and North Parkway Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 38305?
4 public middle schools are located in 38305.
What is the racial composition of students in 38305?
38305 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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