For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,348 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 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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jackson, AL (2025)
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 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 | 280 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 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
133 Mayton Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2525
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2525
Gr: PK-2 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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?
86% 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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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