For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,325 students in Jackson, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 228 private students). 85% 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 Intermediate School, Jackson Middle School and Jackson High 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 19% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% 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 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jackson, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2950 Highway 43
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-1599
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-1599
Gr: 3-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
235 College Ave
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-3597
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-3597
Gr: 6-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Jackson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
321 Stanley Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2571
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2571
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
133 Mayton Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2525
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2525
Gr: PK-2 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jackson, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson, AL include Jackson Intermediate School, Jackson Middle School and Jackson High School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson?
4 public schools are located in Jackson.
What percentage of students in Jackson go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Jackson are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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