At a glance
Reported students
463
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee middle enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 342 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
487.5
Jackson Central Merry Middle School: 463 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 344
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Jackson Central Merry Middle School
Jackson Central Merry Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Jackson. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Jackson-Madison County Schools. NCES reports 463 students for 2024–25.
Among 342 middle schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 500.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (67.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.2%). English learners represent 7.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 41.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Jackson Central Merry Middle School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 41.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.9%
- Hispanic21.2%
- Black67.2%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jackson-Madison County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West-Bemis Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
369 reported students
North Parkway Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
360 reported students
Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary School
Middle · Grades 04–08
336 reported students
Northeast Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
804 reported students
South Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
468 reported students
Madison Academic Magnet High School
High · Grades 09–12
483 reported students
Public schools near Jackson Central Merry Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Central Merry High School High · Jackson-Madison County Schools | 09–12 | 507 | under 0.1 mi |
| Jackson Central-Merry Early College High School High · Jackson-Madison County Schools | 09–12 | 268 | 0.2 mi |
| Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary School Middle · Jackson-Madison County Schools | 04–08 | 336 | 1.2 mi |
| North Parkway Middle School Middle · Jackson-Madison County Schools | 06–08 | 360 | 1.7 mi |
| West-Bemis Middle School Middle · Jackson-Madison County Schools | 06–08 | 369 | 3.4 mi |
| Northeast Middle School Middle · Jackson-Madison County Schools | 06–08 | 804 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Central Merry Middle School
What grades does Jackson Central Merry Middle School serve?
Jackson Central Merry Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Jackson-Madison County Schools.
How many students attend Jackson Central Merry Middle School?
Jackson Central Merry Middle School reported 463 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 342 Tennessee middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 344 students.
Is Jackson Central Merry Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jackson Central Merry Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jackson-Madison County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Jackson Central Merry Middle School in?
Jackson Central Merry Middle School is part of Jackson-Madison County Schools, based in Jackson, TN, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jackson Central Merry Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jackson Central Merry High School (under 0.1 mi), Jackson Central-Merry Early College High School (0.2 mi), Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.