Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
George Thomas Junior Academy
About the School
- George Thomas Junior Academy serves 22 students in grades 7-12, is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
- The student:teacher of George Thomas Junior Academy is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Other.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
George Thomas Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
Campus Size
250 acres
Student Body
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- George Thomas Jr. - memorialized through the academy named in his honor. -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from George Thomas Junior Academy?
George Thomas Junior Academy famous alumni include: George Thomas Jr. - memorialized through the academy named in his honor..
When is the application deadline for George Thomas Junior Academy?
The application deadline for George Thomas Junior Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school and elementary school to George Thomas Junior Academy is 5 Point Learning Academy (5.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Family Christian School (11.0 miles away)
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Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 18 students
203 Harts Bridge Rd
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(731) 225-8672
Distance: 5.9 mi
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170 Frank Latham Rd
Pinson, TN 38366
(731) 983-6097
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59 Luray Rd
Beech Bluff, TN 38313
(731) 736-3850
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
535 Denmark Jackson Road
Denmark, TN 38391
(731) 616-6165
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students
49 Old Hickory Blvd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 688-5880
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 18 students
203 Harts Bridge Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 225-8672
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Church of Christ)
170 Frank Latham Rd
Pinson, TN 38366
(731) 983-6097
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students
59 Luray Rd
Beech Bluff, TN 38313
(731) 736-3850
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
535 Denmark Jackson Road
Denmark, TN 38391
(731) 616-6165
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students
49 Old Hickory Blvd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 688-5880
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 18 students
203 Harts Bridge Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 225-8672
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Church of Christ)
170 Frank Latham Rd
Pinson, TN 38366
(731) 983-6097
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students
59 Luray Rd
Beech Bluff, TN 38313
(731) 736-3850
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
535 Denmark Jackson Road
Denmark, TN 38391
(731) 616-6165
Distance: 11.6 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students
49 Old Hickory Blvd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 688-5880
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
535 Denmark Jackson Road
Denmark, TN 38391
(731) 616-6165
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1665 Hwy 45 By Pass
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-2525
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 871 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 10
Church of Christ
832 Country Club Lane
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 300-4605
Distance: 16.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 699 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11
Christian
10 Windy City Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 410-8230
Distance: 16.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,071 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 18
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-0812
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
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8/
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(731) 663-2041
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(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
230 D St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-9810
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-9810
8708.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 49%
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445 Nuckolls Rd
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3981
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3981
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Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Minority enrollment: 82%
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
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1/
Bottom 50%10
915 Pruitt St
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3656
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3656
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Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Minority enrollment: 81%
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
313 Harris St
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3151
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3151
8709.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 663 students Minority enrollment: 69%
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