For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,426 students in 36545, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 228 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 36545, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36545, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 36545 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36545, AL 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 36545, AL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Highway 43
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-1599
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-1599
Grades: 3-5
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 33%)
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: #33.
Jackson High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
321 Stanley Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2571
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2571
Grades: 9-12
| 425 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 36545, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36545, AL include Jackson Intermediate School, Jackson Middle School and Jackson High School.
How many public schools are located in 36545, AL?
4 public schools are located in 36545, AL.
What percentage of students in 36545, AL go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 36545, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36545, AL?
36545, 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).
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