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Jackson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 5,200 students in Jackson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Jackson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
18 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
5,200 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
272 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Jackson County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.62
# American Indian Students
833 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
16%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
283 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
11%
# Black Students
178 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
3%
32%
# White Students
3,824 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
74%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
66 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
238
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
423
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
403
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
370
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
358
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
376
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
398
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
369
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
361
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
384
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
421
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
373
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
379
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
347
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,072 is higher than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,058 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,072
$12,892
Spending / Student
$13,058
$12,112
Best Jackson County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Skyline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
897 County Road 25
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 587-6561
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 587-6561
Grades: PK-12
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Bridgeport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1014 Jacobs Ave
Bridgeport, AL 35740
(256) 495-3147
Bridgeport, AL 35740
(256) 495-3147
Grades: PK-4
| 174 students
Rank: #33.
North Sand Mountain School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29333 Al Highway 71
Higdon, AL 35979
(256) 597-2368
Higdon, AL 35979
(256) 597-2368
Grades: PK-12
| 692 students
Rank: #44.
Dutton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Main St
Dutton, AL 35744
(256) 228-4265
Dutton, AL 35744
(256) 228-4265
Grades: PK-8
| 224 students
Rank: #55.
Hollywood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6369 County Road 33
Hollywood, AL 35752
(256) 574-2054
Hollywood, AL 35752
(256) 574-2054
Grades: PK-8
| 183 students
Rank: #66.
Pisgah High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Metcalf St
Pisgah, AL 35765
(256) 451-3241
Pisgah, AL 35765
(256) 451-3241
Grades: PK-12
| 619 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Flat Rock School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
788 County Road 326
Flat Rock, AL 35966
(256) 632-2323
Flat Rock, AL 35966
(256) 632-2323
Grades: PK-8
| 127 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Rosalie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
162 County Road 355
Pisgah, AL 35765
(256) 451-3616
Pisgah, AL 35765
(256) 451-3616
Grades: PK-8
| 156 students
Rank: #99.
Stevenson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
930 Old Mt Carmel Rd
Stevenson, AL 35772
(256) 437-2203
Stevenson, AL 35772
(256) 437-2203
Grades: PK-4
| 354 students
Rank: #1010.
Bridgeport Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
620 Jacobs Avenue
Bridgeport, AL 35740
(256) 495-2967
Bridgeport, AL 35740
(256) 495-2967
Grades: 5-8
| 122 students
Rank: #1111.
Bryant School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6645 Al Highway 73
Bryant, AL 35958
(256) 597-2203
Bryant, AL 35958
(256) 597-2203
Grades: PK-6
| 132 students
Rank: #1212.
Stevenson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Kentucky Ave
Stevenson, AL 35772
(256) 437-2945
Stevenson, AL 35772
(256) 437-2945
Grades: 5-8
| 255 students
Rank: #1313.
Section High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 Al Highway 71
Section, AL 35771
(256) 228-6718
Section, AL 35771
(256) 228-6718
Grades: PK-12
| 563 students
Rank: #1414.
Macedonia School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
196 County Road 49
Section, AL 35771
(256) 228-4483
Section, AL 35771
(256) 228-4483
Grades: PK-8
| 130 students
Rank: #1515.
Woodville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
290 County Road 63
Woodville, AL 35776
(256) 776-2874
Woodville, AL 35776
(256) 776-2874
Grades: PK-12
| 484 students
Rank: #1616.
North Jackson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45549 Al Highway 277
Stevenson, AL 35772
(256) 437-2136
Stevenson, AL 35772
(256) 437-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
Epruett Center Of Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
29490 Us Highway 72
Hollywood, AL 35752
(256) 574-6079
Hollywood, AL 35752
(256) 574-6079
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
594 County Road 42
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 574-6446
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 574-6446
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District manages 18 public schools serving 5,200 students.
What is the rank of Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District is ranked #56 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County School District?
74% of Jackson County School District students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Jackson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,058 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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