Top 10 Best Jackson County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 7,637 students in Jackson County, AL (there are 4 private schools, serving 256 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, AL are Thurston T Nelson Elementary School, Skyline High School and Bridgeport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
202 Ida Moody Rd
Scottsboro, AL 35769
(256) 218-2600
Grades: PK-K
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Skyline High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
897 County Road 25
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 587-6561
Grades: PK-12
| 546 students
Rank: #33.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1014 Jacobs Ave
Bridgeport, AL 35740
(256) 495-3147
Grades: PK-4
| 196 students
Rank: #44.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
905 S Market St
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2500
Grades: 1-3
| 560 students
Rank: #55.
North Sand Mountain School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
29333 Al Highway 71
Higdon, AL 35979
(256) 597-2368
Grades: PK-12
| 707 students
Rank: #66.
Dutton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
180 Main St
Dutton, AL 35744
(256) 228-4265
Grades: PK-8
| 235 students
Rank: #77.
Collins Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102 Legion Dr
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2700
Grades: 4-6
| 539 students
Rank: #88.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6369 County Road 33
Hollywood, AL 35752
(256) 574-2054
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
Rank: #99.
Scottsboro Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1601 Heroes Drive
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2300
Grades: 7-8
| 380 students
Rank: #1010.
Pisgah High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
60 Metcalf St
Pisgah, AL 35765
(256) 451-3241
Grades: PK-12
| 591 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Flat Rock School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
788 County Road 326
Flat Rock, AL 35966
(256) 632-2323
Grades: PK-8
| 123 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Rosalie Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
162 County Road 355
Pisgah, AL 35765
(256) 451-3616
Grades: PK-8
| 140 students
Rank: #1313.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
930 Old Mt Carmel Rd
Stevenson, AL 35772
(256) 437-2203
Grades: PK-4
| 323 students
Rank: #1414.
Bridgeport Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
620 Jacobs Avenue
Bridgeport, AL 35740
(256) 495-2967
Grades: 5-8
| 137 students
Rank: #1515.
Bryant School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6645 Al Highway 73
Bryant, AL 35958
(256) 597-2203
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Rank: #1616.
Stevenson Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Kentucky Ave
Stevenson, AL 35772
(256) 437-2945
Grades: 5-8
| 259 students
Rank: #1717.
Section High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
141 Al Highway 71
Section, AL 35771
(256) 228-6718
Grades: PK-12
| 565 students
Rank: #1818.
Macedonia School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
196 County Road 49
Section, AL 35771
(256) 228-4483
Grades: PK-8
| 106 students
Rank: #1919.
Scottsboro High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25053 John T Reid Pkwy
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 753 students
Rank: #2020.
Woodville High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
290 County Road 63
Woodville, AL 35776
(256) 776-2874
Grades: PK-12
| 481 students
Rank: #2121.
North Jackson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
45549 Al Highway 277
Stevenson, AL 35772
(256) 437-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: n/an/a
Epruett Center Of Technology
Vocational School
29490 Us Highway 72
Hollywood, AL 35752
(256) 574-6079
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Alternative School
Alternative School
594 County Road 42
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 574-6446
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jackson County, AL

Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
305 Bingham St
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2400
Grades: PK-4
| 298 students
51 County Rd 3
Princeton, AL 35766
(256) 776-2628
Grades: K-12
| 74 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, AL include Thurston T Nelson Elementary School, Skyline High School and Bridgeport Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County, AL?
23 public schools are located in Jackson County, AL.
What percentage of students in Jackson County, AL go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County, AL?
Jackson County, AL public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).

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