Jess Lanier High School
100 High School Dr, Bessemer, AL, 35022 - Map Map

School Overview:
Definition of Terms
Jess Lanier High School
School Level High school
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
County Jefferson County, AL
Students & Faculty
Total Students 1039 students
% Male / % Female 52%  /  48%
Total Classroom Teachers 58 teachers
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 369 students
Grade 10 - 281 students
Grade 11 - 220 students
Grade 12 - 169 students
This School
(AL) School Average
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:18 1:17
Students by Ethnicity
This School
(AL) School Average
% American Indian n/a n/a
% Asian n/a 1%
% Hispanic n/a 1%
% Black 98% 30%
% White 1% 44%
% Unknown 1 % 3%
Additional Student Information
This School
(AL) School Average
% Eligible for Free Lunch 68% 35%
% Eligible for Reduced Lunch 8% 7%
% Migrant Students Enrolled n/a n/a
School Performance:
(AL) Statewide Testing Performance
School Statewide Performance View Education Department Test Scores
School District:
School District Name Bessemer City School District
This School's Agency
(AL) District Average
Number of Schools Managed 9 7
Number of Students Managed 3,737 students 3,104 students
District Total Revenue $35,575,000 $20,279,000
District Expenditure $31,350,000 $20,213,000
District Revenue / Student $9,520 $6,533
District Expenditure / Student $8,389 $6,512
District Graduation Rates 89% 75%
In the News:
  • More than just big three looking at Vols (Knoxville News Sentinel)
    posted on October 5, 2009 at 11:34:36 pm
    The talented trio of official visitors was just a small segment of the more than 20 prospects in Knoxville to check out the Vols last weekend. Despite losing to Auburn on Saturday, Tennessee seemed to make progress with one: Tiger commitment LaDarius Owens, a 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker from Jess Lanier High School in Bessemer, Ala. Owens said he still considers himself an Auburn commitment ...
  • Big decisions coming for Tide recruits (TideSports.com)
    posted on July 21, 2009 at 03:23:46 pm
    By Andrew Bone, Special to The Tuscaloosa News A lot of news has been surrounding the University of Alabama football program as of late from possible transfers, the last camp of the summer for prospects on the Tide’s campus, and several recruits announcing their college decisions this week. It may feel like Christmas in July by the end of the week.
  • Top 50 recruits in Alabama: 1-10 (TideSports.com)
    posted on July 4, 2009 at 01:12:15 am
    Rankings and capsules by Scout.com's Andrew Bone, Special to the Tuscaloosa News The top 50 recruits across the state of Alabama, compiled by our resident recruiting expert Andrew Bone. Here is the Top 10.
  • ANDREW BONE: Big weekend pulls big recruits (TideSports.com)
    posted on June 23, 2009 at 11:11:47 am
    The University of Alabama football program had a big weekend on campus with a 7-on-7 passing tournament and offensive/defensive line camp. Head coach Nick Saban pulled in three commitments away from all the football activities.
  • Gregg Gaskins of Express Oil Change (Columbia Star)
    posted on May 21, 2009 at 04:19:22 pm
    After 17 years in Birmingham with Nidek Medical Products, mostly in their respiratory products division, Gregg Gaskins was recently holding the title of vice president and chief operating officer. He was also holding his maximum allowable number of shares of company stock.
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School Notes:
 
School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code (35022)
School Zip (35022)
(AL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 14,042 people 4,220,582 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 23% 19%
Population Average Age 37 years old 36 years old
Average Household size 2.5 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $37,634 $35,228
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.8 rooms 5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 33 years old 35 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (35022)


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Zillow Median Value of Housing Unit
% Owning / % Renting 75% / 25% 68% / 32%
School Map:
1. Bessemer Center For Technology - n/a - 0.2 mi. away - view location
2. Mcadory High School - 1526 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
3. New Horizon School - n/a - 3.0 mi. away - view location
4. Hueytown High School - 1035 students - 5.4 mi. away - view location
5. Jefferson County Counseling Learning Center-w - n/a - 6.4 mi. away - view location
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