Academics
Founded in 1970, University School of Jackson is West Tennessee's college preparatory school. From the developmental curriculum in the pre-kindergarten program to the Advanced Placement courses in the Upper School, USJ focuses on the needs of the individual student, providing the environment and opportunity for each student to develop his or her potential in academics, athletics, fine arts and leadership. USJ is the only independent school between Memphis and Nashville that focuses on preparing students for college. We attract students from throughout West Tennessee, with some traveling an hour or more each day to get to school. Our students routinely win top awards in regional and state academic, athletic, and fine arts competitions.
Students who choose USJ are seeking a college preparatory curriculum with extensive extracurricular programs that provide a high level of participation. An education at USJ prepares students for the most academically selective colleges and scholarships. Our students not only are accepted at a college of their choice, they also find that they are well prepared to succeed in college. USJ students attend college with 95% entering four-year institutions and 5% entering two-year institutions.
• The National Merit Foundation recognized two students of the 2010 senior class. Read more...
• The Class of 2010 planned to attend 30 different colleges across the country. The class has two National Merit scholars, one of which was a National Merit Finalist.
• Two members of the class of 2010 are AP Scholars with Distinction, one is an AP Scholar with Honor, and three are AP Scholars for their outstanding scores on Advanced Placement tests. Five members earned the rank of Eagle Scouts, the Boy Scouts' highest honor.
• The top quintile of the class of 2010 averaged 29.4 on the ACT college entrance test; the composite mean score for the entire class was 24.8
• Fifty-one percent of the 2009-2010 7th grade class was eligible for the Duke Talent Identification Program. Read more
Curriculum/Courses
Lower School
Middle School
Upper School
Advanced Placement Program
