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A Standard of Excellence
The University School of Jackson offers students in the Jackson, Tennessee area a premier private independent educational experience. Students from infants - 12th grade are nurtured through a challenging college-preparatory curriculum designed to promote leadership growth and a love for lifelong learning.
27+
Average Senior ACT Score
$25 million
College Scholarships Awarded Since 2023
20+
AP Courses Offered
10:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
34%
Of the Class of 2022 made over a 30 on the ACT
360+
TSSAA All-State Athletes
14
Annual Artistic Performances and Exhibitions
$500k
Tuition Reduction Provided
25
Clubs &. Honor Societies
USJ Highlights
![Lifelong Learning: The Lecture and the Lab]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1656093667/usjbruinsorg/xggptizzxxr4aj5f317f/DonRoe_HOS.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1656093667/usjbruinsorg/xggptizzxxr4aj5f317f/DonRoe_HOS.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1656093667/usjbruinsorg/xggptizzxxr4aj5f317f/DonRoe_HOS.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1656093667/usjbruinsorg/xggptizzxxr4aj5f317f/DonRoe_HOS.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1656093667/usjbruinsorg/xggptizzxxr4aj5f317f/DonRoe_HOS.jpg","width":1365}])
![Diego Montoya recognized by the College Board's National Hispanic Recognition Program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726254087/usjbruinsorg/saqduxroawig9fde2tow/DSC_6139.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726254087/usjbruinsorg/saqduxroawig9fde2tow/DSC_6139.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726254087/usjbruinsorg/saqduxroawig9fde2tow/DSC_6139.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1726254087/usjbruinsorg/saqduxroawig9fde2tow/DSC_6139.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726254087/usjbruinsorg/saqduxroawig9fde2tow/DSC_6139.jpg","width":1365}])
"We instill a passion for academic, artistic, and athletic excellence while committing to personal integrity, mutual respect, and lifelong learning"
I have heard it said that if one does not tell his story, someone else will gladly tell it for him.
![coach mickey marley]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722367789/usjbruinsorg/rceljbxzdo67b2rc2j2t/Marley.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722367789/usjbruinsorg/rceljbxzdo67b2rc2j2t/Marley.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1722367789/usjbruinsorg/rceljbxzdo67b2rc2j2t/Marley.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1722367789/usjbruinsorg/rceljbxzdo67b2rc2j2t/Marley.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1722367789/usjbruinsorg/rceljbxzdo67b2rc2j2t/Marley.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1722367789/usjbruinsorg/rceljbxzdo67b2rc2j2t/Marley.jpg","width":2200}])
The University School of Jackson (USJ) is thrilled to announce the homecoming of legendary coach, Mickey Marley, as the new Football Alumni Coordinator for the Bruins football program. A titan in the world of high school football, Marley returns to USJ to inspire the next generation of Bruins and strengthen the program's rich legacy.
![justine walker]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1720192168/usjbruinsorg/nsnlm4wndmmuig5cqwcn/Justine_Walker_UTM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1720192168/usjbruinsorg/nsnlm4wndmmuig5cqwcn/Justine_Walker_UTM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1720192168/usjbruinsorg/nsnlm4wndmmuig5cqwcn/Justine_Walker_UTM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1720192168/usjbruinsorg/nsnlm4wndmmuig5cqwcn/Justine_Walker_UTM.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1720192168/usjbruinsorg/nsnlm4wndmmuig5cqwcn/Justine_Walker_UTM.png","width":1290}])
USJ is excited to announce the appointment of Justine Walker as the new head coach for the Lady Bruins volleyball team. With an impressive background in coaching, leadership, and athletic performance, Walker is set to bring a fresh and dynamic approach to the USJ volleyball program.
Portrait of a Graduate
EXPLORE USJ
Committed To Excellence
In adherence to our mission, we hire and retain the best available faculty and staff, who constantly evaluate and pursue all alternatives for enhancing the academic strengths of the school, and who strive to cultivate an environment of excellence for our students.
Guided By Integrity
We are firm and compassionate about building strong character amongst our students. Our community focuses on fairness and consistency in the discipline and ethical development of each student by creating an environment based on moral values and guiding principles.
Pledged To Honesty
USJ students, faculty, and staff are expected to use facts as the basis for all decision-making and problem-solving. This is personified by honoring and keeping commitments and being truthful in all dealings.
Focused With Respect
USJ values the diversity of our student body. We respect others and value each person’s self-worth, and respect authority, the property of others, and the environment.
Driven By Responsibility
Our faculty and staff encourage confidence and independence by teaching students good work habits and expecting students to accept responsibility for their own actions and give credit to others for their accomplishments.