District guide
Madison County public schools
Parent-focused district context for Madison County, TN: school list, grade pathway, enrollment scale, profile links, and the local checks to make before using the district in a housing decision.
Direct answer for parents
What Madison County tells you before choosing a home
Madison County is listed with 26 public schools and 12,463 reported students in the current NCES file. Treat this as a district-level research page: it helps you understand scale, grade coverage, and school records, but it does not confirm the school assigned to a specific address.
The current district file lists 12 primary, 5 middle, 6 high, 3 other schools. Verify transition grades, feeder patterns, transfer policies, and program eligibility with the district.
26 district schools are associated with Madison County in the current file, about 96% of listed county schools. Confirm address-level assignment locally.
Grade pathway
District school mix by level
Use this section to separate elementary, middle, high, and other school records before comparing commute, programs, and assignment rules.
12
6,148 reported students
5
2,294 reported students
6
3,370 reported students
3
651 reported students
Parent checks for Madison County
These are the local questions that matter after the public data narrows the field.
Confirm the assigned school
Use official attendance-zone or address lookup tools before assuming a school serves a home.
Check transition grades
Elementary choices can split into different middle or high school paths, especially in large districts.
Verify choice-program rules
Charter, magnet, virtual, and transfer options can require applications, lotteries, or eligibility checks.
Compare similar schools
Compare schools at the same level before treating enrollment, grade span, or school type as a quality signal.
School records
Largest listed schools in Madison County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Profile links appear where SchoolsByCounty has generated an individual school page; listed-only records still preserve NCES grade, type, city, and enrollment fields.
| School | Level | Grades | City | Enrollment | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Side High School Regular | High | 9–12 | Jackson | 886 | Listed only |
| Northeast Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Jackson | 815 | Listed only |
| South Side High School Regular | High | 9–12 | Jackson | 810 | Listed only |
| Thelma Barker Elementary Regular | Primary | KG–5 | Jackson | 704 | Listed only |
| Community Montessori School Regular | Primary | PK–8 | Jackson | 650 | Listed only |
| Pope School Regular | Primary | KG–6 | Jackson | 626 | Listed only |
| Arlington Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Jackson | 593 | Listed only |
| Liberty Technology Magnet High School Regular | High | 9–12 | Jackson | 549 | Listed only |
| East Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Jackson | 525 | Listed only |
| Rose Hill School Regular | Primary | PK–8 | Jackson | 497 | Listed only |
| Andrew Jackson Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Jackson | 475 | Listed only |
| Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–3 | Jackson | 467 | Listed only |
| Madison Academic Magnet High School Regular | High | 9–12 | Jackson | 447 | Listed only |
| Jackson Central Merry High School Regular | High | 9–12 | Jackson | 438 | Listed only |
| South Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Pinson | 433 | Listed only |
| Denmark Elementary Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Denmark | 404 | Listed only |
| Lincoln Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Jackson | 389 | Listed only |
| Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary Regular | Middle | 4–8 | Jackson | 388 | Listed only |
| Alexander Elementary School Regular | Primary | PK–5 | Jackson | 385 | Listed only |
| Jackson Central Merry Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Jackson | 378 | Listed only |
| West-Bemis Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Jackson | 373 | Listed only |
| North Parkway Middle School Regular | Middle | 6–8 | Jackson | 340 | Listed only |
| Nova Early Learning Center Regular | Other | PK | Jackson | 326 | Listed only |
| Jackson Academic STEAM Academy Regular | Other | KG–12 | Jackson | 325 | Listed only |
| Jackson Central-Merry Early College High Regular | High | 9–12 | Jackson | 240 | Listed only |
| Parkview Prep Academy Alternative | Other | KG–12 | Jackson | 0 | Listed only |
Communities in the district file
NCES city fields are directory fields, not attendance boundaries. Use them to orient the district footprint, then verify the exact home-to-school assignment.
County coverage
Some districts can include records associated with more than one county. The route is anchored to the district's primary county record in the current data.
Madison County FAQ
What schools are included for Madison County?
Madison County includes 26 public schools in the current NCES district file. The current district file lists 12 primary, 5 middle, 6 high, 3 other schools.
Does this Madison County page show exact attendance zones?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes district and school records from public data. Attendance boundaries, transportation, transfers, magnet eligibility, and charter rules must be confirmed with Madison County or local assignment tools.
Is Madison County ranked as the best district in Madison County?
No. This is a district guide, not a recommendation or ranking. Use it to understand the district's listed schools, grade spans, enrollment scale, and available school profiles before verifying local fit.
How many Madison County schools have detailed profiles?
This district currently has listed-only school records in this generated coverage. Use the directory fields here, then confirm details with the district.
Do charter, magnet, or virtual flags mean my student can enroll in Madison County?
No. Charter, magnet, and virtual flags are NCES record fields. They do not confirm admission eligibility, lottery access, transfer approval, or program availability for a specific address.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.