Jackson County School District, Tennessee
Jackson County School District is a unified school district in Jackson County, Tennessee, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 12,029 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 309 sq mi (800 km²) of land.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 12,029
- Grades
- Pre-K to 12
- Type
- Unified school district
- County
- Jackson County
- Land area
- 309 sq mi (800 km²)
- Median household income
- $47,951 ± $8,012
- Median home value
- $155,500 ± $16,677
- Water area
- 10.7 sq mi (27.8 km²)
- State
- Tennessee
- Census code (GEOID)
- 4702070
- Coordinates (central point)
- 36.354250, -85.674128
These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Towns, townships and communities in Jackson County School District, largest first
- Dodson Branch (CDP)1,425 people
- Gainesboro (town)1,064 people
A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.
Bordering unified school districts, nearest first
- Clay County School District15 mi northeast
- Putnam County School District18 mi southeast
- Smith County School District18 mi west
- Overton County School District22 mi east
- Macon County School District22 mi northwest
These share a boundary with Jackson County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.
Before using this answer for enrollment
A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Jackson County School District before you rely on it.
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