George Thomas Junior Academy serves 22 students in grades 7-12, is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The student:teacher of George Thomas Junior Academy is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Other.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
George Thomas Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Year Founded
2002
Campus Size
250 acres
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
- 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).
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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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
203 Harts Bridge Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 225-8672
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 225-8672
5.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 18 students
New Heights School Tn Childrens Home West
All-boys | Alternative School (Church of Christ)
170 Frank Latham Rd
Pinson, TN 38366
(731) 983-6097
Pinson, TN 38366
(731) 983-6097
5.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students
59 Luray Rd
Beech Bluff, TN 38313
(731) 736-3850
Beech Bluff, TN 38313
(731) 736-3850
9.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students
535 Denmark Jackson Road
Denmark, TN 38391
(731) 616-6165
Denmark, TN 38391
(731) 616-6165
11 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
49 Old Hickory Blvd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 688-5880
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 688-5880
11.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
203 Harts Bridge Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 225-8672
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 225-8672
5.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 18 students
New Heights School Tn Childrens Home West
All-boys | Alternative School (Church of Christ)
170 Frank Latham Rd
Pinson, TN 38366
(731) 983-6097
Pinson, TN 38366
(731) 983-6097
5.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students
59 Luray Rd
Beech Bluff, TN 38313
(731) 736-3850
Beech Bluff, TN 38313
(731) 736-3850
9.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students
535 Denmark Jackson Road
Denmark, TN 38391
(731) 616-6165
Denmark, TN 38391
(731) 616-6165
11 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
49 Old Hickory Blvd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 688-5880
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 688-5880
11.6 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 32 students
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(731) 616-6165
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