University School of Jackson

Independent school in Jackson, Madison County, Tennessee, United States

University School of Jackson

Address

232 McClellan Road

Jackson

Madison County

Tennessee

38305

United States

Coordinates| 35°42′22″N 88°53′20″W﻿ / ﻿35.706°N 88.889°W﻿ / 35.706; -88.889
Information
Type| Independent school
Established| 1987
NCES School ID| AA890889[1]
Head of school| Don Roe[2]
Faculty| 120 (FTE)[1]
Enrollment| 1075 (881 Non-Prekindergarten)[1]
Average class size| 20
Student to teacher ratio| 10:1[1]
Campus| Suburban area
Campus size| 180 acres
Color(s)| Red and Columbia blue
Athletics| Football, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Tennis, Golf, Cheer
Athletics conference| TSSAA
Mascot| Bruins
Nickname| USJ
Accreditation| SAIS
Upper School Director| David Suber
Middle School Director| Margaret Livingston
Lower School Director| Courtney Burnette
Average ACT Score:| 27
Website| usjbruins.org

University School of Jackson (USJ) is a non-denominational, non-sectarian, independent, college preparatory school located in northwest Jackson, Tennessee, that educates students from infancy through the 12th grade.[3] USJ is ranked the #1Best Private High Schools in Madison County.[4]

## History

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USJ was formed from the merger of Old Hickory Academy (OHA) and Episcopal Day School (EDS). Each of these schools were originally formed in 1970.[5] Old Hickory Academy was an independent school which included primary education through a high school curriculum.[6] Episcopal Day School was a smaller, parochial school which emphasized primary education, but had begun a high school program by 1986, enrolling grades nine and ten.[7]

In 1987 the two schools merged to form the University School of Jackson.[8][9]

## Academics

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In 2018, USJ opened an academic center to provide educational support for students with learning prescriptions.[10]

## Administration

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Current head of the school is Don Roe, who previously was the Associate Head of School, and director of Middle School.[2][11] He replaces Stuart Hirstein.[12]

## References

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1. ^ a b c d "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for University School of Jackson". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
2. ^ a b Shields, Brandon (December 19, 2019). "Don Roe tabbed as next Head of School at University School of Jackson". The Jackson Sun. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
3. ^ "West Tennessee's College Preparatory School". University School of Jackson.
4. ^ "University School of Jackson in Jackson, TN". Niche. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
5. ^ Burgess, Katherine (May 21, 2016). "JCM went from 'powerhouse' to decline". The Jackson Sun. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
6. ^ "Old Hickory Academy: 1970-1987". University School of Jackson.
7. ^ "Episcopal Day School: 1970-1987". University School of Jackson.
8. ^ Mason, Ali (February 9, 2020). "USJ celebrates 50th anniversary". WBBJ TV. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
9. ^ "University School of Jackson, 1987+". University School of Jackson.
10. ^ "USJ opens Academic Center to provide educational support". The Jackson Sun. August 13, 2018. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
11. ^ "Don Roe named Associate Head of School, Middle School Director at USJ". The Jackson Sun. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
12. ^ "USJ Appoints New Head of School". WBBJTV. February 25, 2013.

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Jackson, Tennessee

Education|

| Tertiary|

* Jackson State Community College
* Lane College
* Union University
* University of Memphis Lambuth Campus
* Former Lambuth University

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Primary &
secondary|

* Jackson-Madison County School System
* Jackson Central-Merry Early College HS
* Liberty Tech Magnet
* Madison Academic Magnet HS
* North Side HS
* South Side HS

* West Tennessee School for the Deaf

* Jackson Christian School
* Sacred Heart of Jesus High School
* Trinity Christian Academy
* University School of Jackson

Media|

* The Jackson Sun

Transportation|

* Jackson Regional Airport (not in the city limits)

Culture|

* Jackson Generals (former)

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Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology at Jackson is not in the city limits.

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Education in Madison County, Tennessee

Jackson-Madison County
School System|

* Jackson Central-Merry ECHS
* Liberty Tech. Magnet HS
* Madison Academic HS
* North Side HS
* South Side HS

| Closed|

* Jackson HS
* Merry HS

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State-operated schools|

* West Tennessee School for the Deaf

Private schools|

* Jackson Christian School
* Sacred Heart of Jesus High School
* Trinity Christian Academy
* University School of Jackson

Tertiary ed.|

* Jackson State Community College
* Lane College
* Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Jackson
* Union University
* University of Memphis at Lambuth

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