Jackson-Madison County School System

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Jackson-Madison County School System (JMCSS) or Jackson-Madison County School District is a school district headquartered in Jackson, Tennessee. It serves, in addition to the city, the rest of Madison County. As of 2016 the enrollment was over 13,000.[1]

As of 2016 the county government funded the district's budget.[2]


In 2015, Verna Ruffin, the superintendent at the time, proposed "Vision 2020" which would be a plan to help the school system. The result of the plan being passed resulted in 5 schools closing. Nova Elementary School, Beech Bluff Elementary School, Malesus Elementary School, Tigrett Middle School, and Jackson Central-Merry High School.


Jackson-Madison County School System's current superintendent is Dr. Marlon King


As of 2021. JMCSS has 24 schools.10 elementary schools, 2 K-8 schools, 1 preschool, 4 middle schools, 5 high schools, 1 6-12 school, and 1 all-virtual school.


Elementary Schools:

Alexander Elementary School

Andrew Jackson Elementary School

Arlington Elementary School

Denmark Elementary School

East Elementary School

Isaac Lane Elementary School

Jackson Career and Technology Elementary School

Lincoln Elementary School

South Elementary School

Thelma Barker Elementary School


Kindergarten thru 8th Grade Schools:

Pope School

Rose Hill School


Preschools:

Nova Early Learning School (formerly Nova Elementary School)


Middle Schools:

Community Montessori

North Parkway Middle School

Northeast Middle School

West Bemis Middle School


High Schools:

Jackson Central-Merry Early College High School

Madison Academic Magnet High School

North Side High School

South Side High School

Liberty Technology Magnet High School


6-12 Grade Schools:

Jackson Central-Merry 6-12 (formerly Jackson Central-Merry High School)


All-Virtual Schools:

Jackson Academic Steam Academy (created in 2021)

References[]

  1. ^ "Home". Jackson-Madison County School System. Retrieved 2019-11-19. In 2016, our Jackson-Madison County Schools are home to over 13,000 students[...]310 North Parkway Jackson, TN 38305
  2. ^ Whetstone, Tyler (2016-05-02). "County, schools debate Vision 2020 savings". Jackson Sun. Retrieved 2019-11-19.

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