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George Thomas Junior Academy

3641 Youth Town Rd Pinson, TN 38366
Tel: (731) 467-0231
youthtown.net

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)
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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.
  • 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)

School Rankings

George Thomas Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Highest percentage of students of color

School Facts

School Type
Alternative School
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation
Other
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeGeorge Thomas Junior Academy
71
95
106
115
125
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Year Founded
2002
Campus Size
250 acres

Student Body

Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Online Application

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)

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The application deadline for George Thomas Junior Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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