Serving 1,920 students in grades 9-12, Bob Jones High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,920 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bob Jones High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Bob Jones High School's student population of 1,920 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,920 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bob Jones High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bob Jones High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
22%
32%
White
56%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bob Jones High School's ranking?
Bob Jones High School is ranked #248 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bob Jones High School often compared to?
Bob Jones High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Clemens High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bob Jones High School?
The graduation rate of Bob Jones High School is 94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bob Jones High School?
1,920 students attend Bob Jones High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bob Jones High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bob Jones High School?
Bob Jones High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bob Jones High School offer ?
Bob Jones High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bob Jones High School part of?
Bob Jones High School is part of Madison City School District.
School Calendar
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School Reviews
5 1/25/2011
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