For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,801 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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 38305, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)
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 | 804 students Minority enrollment: 79%
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 | 301 students Minority enrollment: 57%
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 | 360 students 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 | 336 students Minority enrollment: 97%
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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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