| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson-Madison County School System | Jackson | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 12,463 | 26 | PK–12 | 8 |
How Madison County compares
It enrolls 12,463 students across 26 schools. Its rating of 1/10 is below the Tennessee average of 5.5/10.
School Districts in Madison County, Tennessee
Madison County has 1 public school district covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Madison County is Jackson-Madison County School System (1/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (TCAP 2025–26), ranked against all districts in Tennessee. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Madison County, TN?
1 school district serves zip codes in Madison County, TN. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Madison County, TN?
Of the districts serving Madison County, Jackson-Madison County School System has the highest rating on this site at 1/10. That places it in the 9th percentile among Tennessee school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Tennessee reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Tennessee and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Tennessee only, never across state lines.