Serving 439 students in grades 9-12, Jackson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jackson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Jackson High School's student population of 439 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jackson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson High School is 0.48, which is less 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
#1122 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
67%
32%
White
28%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson High School's ranking?
Jackson High School is ranked #1122 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Jackson High School often compared to?
Jackson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomasville High School, Clarke County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jackson High School?
The graduation rate of Jackson High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Jackson High School?
439 students attend Jackson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Jackson High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson High School?
Jackson High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jackson High School offer ?
Jackson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jackson High School part of?
Jackson High School is part of Clarke County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School Students/Teachers
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
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