University School of Jackson

University School of Jackson

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
232 McClellan Rd,  Jackson, TN
4.1
5.0
1,103 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Don Roe
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1290
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$11,430
Religious Affiliation
Christian

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
200
Full Time Teachers
175
Part Time Teachers
25
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
630
Verbal
660
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
30
Reading
30
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
92%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
85.1%
Black
10.1%
Hispanic
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#3 Best Christian Schools in Tennessee
#7 Best Private K12 Schools in Tennessee
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Tennessee 82 Students
University of Mississippi 38 Students
Mississippi State University 36 Students
Vanderbilt University 30 Students
Rhodes College 25 Students
Samford University 24 Students
University of Memphis 23 Students
The University of Alabama 22 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 21 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 20 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students
Business 26 Students
Psychology 18 Students
Biology 16 Students
Nursing 12 Students
Marketing 8 Students
Engineering 8 Students
Journalism 8 Students
Pre-Law Studies 7 Students
Architecture 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 34 Reviews
4.0 Alum
11/13/2019
I recently graduated from the University School of Jackson. I am happy to say that it really prepared me for the workload of college. However, the school culture could have been more diverse.
3.0 Junior
2/28/2019
USJ is a highschool college preparatory school that I have been at all my life. The school has slowly gone down hill, but I have almost graduated so it's ok. This school has been a huge part of my life, and I don't regret one bit going here. That does not mean that there are not problems. Our school has stopped fixing things, and the school is slowly getting worse.
5.0 Sophomore
12/28/2018
University school of Jackson is one of the best schools to prepare students for college. The classes are challenging, but the resources provided for students is immense. The sense of community is shown through the fundraisers, clubs, and community service created by the students and parents.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/16/2010
USJ is amazing! We move often and USJ far surpasses the standards other schools in other regions try to obtain. The curriculum is challenging, the faculty is caring and helpful, and the parents are so involved with every aspect of the school throughout the year. I have an active, inquisitive son who...
5.0 parent
9/17/2007

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