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EDUCATIONEducation in Jackson, Tenessee

Jackson Madison County School System:   Since 1990, Jackson Madison County has had a consolidated school system with an elected school board and a board appointed superintendent. The system consists of 25 schools and has an approximate enrollment of 14,000 students. This school system takes pride in many academic accomplishments – most noteworthy being the success of the Jackson Central Merry Academic Decathlon Team – they won the state championship every year since 1997!!! The School Board's Administrative Office is located at 310 N. Parkway – (731) 664-2500.

Elementary Intermediate/Middle High School  

Alexander Enhanced Option
Arlington
Beech Bluff
Denmark
Thelma Barker
Lane Technology Magnet
Lincoln Magnet
Malesus
North Parkway
Nova
Parkview Montessori
Pope
South
Whitehall Enhanced Option

Andrew Jackson
East
Highland Park
Bemis
Jackson
I.B. Tigrett
Rose Hill
Northeast
West

 

Jackson Central Merry
Madison Academy 
Liberty Technology
Northside
Southside

 

To determine the school that your home or area is zoned for, visit the Jackson Madison County School System web site at: www.JMCSS.net

Jackson Area Private Schools:   The Jackson Area is fortunate to have four highly acclaimed private schools.

  • Jackson Christian School:   Located on a 28-acre campus in North Jackson, JCS has preschool through senior high. The school is affiliated with the Churches of Christ, but approximately 50% of the students have another religious affiliation. JCS offers college preparatory courses as well as a full athletic program. Upwards of 98% of their seniors continue their education in institutes of higher learning. [Visit their web site at www.jcseagles.org or call (731) 668-8055.
  • St. Mary's Catholic School:   This school is operated by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, but is open to all religious denominations. It currently has preschool through 10th grade, but will continue to add through grade 12. [Call (731) 668-2525]
  • Trinity Christian Academy:   TCA offers an interdenominational Christian education for preschool through senior high. The campus is located on 30 acres in west Madison County and boasts a maximum of a 1-to-15 teacher to student ratio. [Call (731) 423-8924]
  • University School of Jackson:   In 1997, USJ opened a $10 million Middle and Upper school campus on 100 acres in North Madison County. USJ offers preschool through senior high with college preparatory courses as well as a full athletic program. Classroom sizes are limited to 22 students and 100% of graduating seniors meet college entrance requirements. [Visit their web site at www.usj.tn.org or call (731) 664-0812.]

Colleges and Universities:   The Jackson Area is home to four private universities and one state affiliated two-year junior college.

  • Freed-Hardeman:   FHU, located in Henderson, TN (30 miles south of Jackson) is a four year Christian Liberal Arts school affiliated with the Churches of Christ. [Visit their web site at www.fhu.edu or call (901)989-6000.] Freed-Hardeman:   FHU, located in Henderson, TN (30 miles south of Jackson) is a four year Christian Liberal Arts school affiliated with the Churches of Christ. [Visit their web site at www.fhu.edu or call (901)989-6000.]   FHU, located in Henderson, TN (30 miles south of Jackson) is a four year Christian Liberal Arts school affiliated with the Churches of Christ. [Visit their web site at www.fhu.edu or call (901)989-6000.] Freed-Hardeman:   

  • Lambuth University:   Located in central Jackson, Lambuth is a four year Christian Liberal Arts school affiliated with the United Methodist Church. [Visit their web site at www.lambuth.edu or call (731) 425-7500.]

  • Lane College:   Located in central Jackson, Lane is a four year Christian Liberal Arts school affiliated with the United Negro Colleges and the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. [Call (731) 426-7500.]
  • Union University:   Located on a continually expanding campus is North Jackson, Union is a four year Liberal Arts school affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. It offers business degrees and has a nationally recognized nursing program. [Visit their web site at www.uu.edu or call (731) 668-1818.]
  • Jackson State Community College:   This is a state supported two-year junior college offering technical certificates and associates degrees in a wide variety of fields. [Visit their web site at www.jscc.cc.tn.us or call (731) 425-2644.]
  • University of Tennessee at Martin:   Located 55 miles north of Jackson, UT Martin offers undergraduate and graduate courses through auxiliary programs at Lambuth University.
  • The University of Memphis:   Located 95 miles west of Jackson in downtown Memphis, UM offers undergraduate and graduate courses through auxiliary programs at Jackson State.

Vocational/Technical/Trade Schools:

  • The Ned McWerter Center of Advanced Industrial Technologies: The Ned McWerter Center of Advanced Industrial Technologies:   Located on the campus of Jackson State Community College, this center offers general technical training, business employee training and technical assistance to area small businesses. [Visit their web site at www.jscc.cc.tn.us or call (901) 425-2632.]
  • Tennessee Technology Center:   Offers preparation for a wide variety of technical fields. Certificate and diploma level courses are offered. [Call (731) 424-0691.]
  • West Tennessee Business College:   WTBC offers business courses for first time students and for people re-entering the job market. It also has a cosmetology school. [Call (731) 668-7240.]