For the 2023-24 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,426 students in Jackson, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 228 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Jackson, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Jackson, AL are Jackson High School, Jackson Intermediate School and Jackson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Jackson, AL Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
321 Stanley Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2571
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2571
Grades: 9-12
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Intermediate School
Math: 5% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Highway 43
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-1599
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-1599
Grades: 3-5
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson Middle School
Math: 5% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
235 College Ave
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-3597
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-3597
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Rank: n/an/a
133 Mayton Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2525
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2525
Grades: PK-2
| 369 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson, AL include Jackson High School, Jackson Intermediate School and Jackson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson, AL?
4 public schools are located in Jackson, AL.
What percentage of students in Jackson, AL go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Jackson, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson, AL?
Jackson, AL public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Spitting Rhymes for Flashy Grades: The Link Between Hip Hop Curriculum and Improved Learning
Can rap lyrics and hip hop beats help students learn more? Studies and some public schools say yes!
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.
D.C. Schools: Controversial Growth of Charter Schools
Charter schools are growing in DC, and we analyze the response to recent numbers that show the student population in D.C. charter schools has outpaced the numbers for traditional public schools throughout the district.
