Top Rankings
Jasper City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,770 students in Jasper City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Jasper City School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,770 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Jasper City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 85-89% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 145 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.62
# American Indian Students
6 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
470 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
11%
# Black Students
397 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
14%
32%
# White Students
1,793 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
65%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
75 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
75
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
250
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
201
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
193
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
182
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
210
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
229
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
197
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
207
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
212
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
232
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
206
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
208
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
168
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,984 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,552 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,984
$12,892
Spending / Student
$11,552
$12,112
Best Jasper City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memorial Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 10th Ave
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-6461
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-6461
Grades: 2-3
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Maddox Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Panther Trail
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-3230
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-3230
Grades: 4-6
| 636 students
Rank: #33.
T R Simmons Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Viking Dr
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-2535
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-2535
Grades: PK-1
| 526 students
Rank: #44.
Jasper Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 221-9277
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 221-9277
Grades: 7-8
| 419 students
Rank: #55.
Jasper High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 221-9277
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 221-9277
Grades: 9-12
| 814 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jasper City School District?
Jasper City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,770 students.
What is the rank of Jasper City School District?
Jasper City School District is ranked #30 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 30%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper City School District?
65% of Jasper City School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jasper City School District?
Jasper City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Jasper City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,552 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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