For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,649 students in Jacksonville, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Jacksonville, AL are Jacksonville High School, Pleasant Valley High School and Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public high schools.
Jacksonville, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jacksonville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 George Douthit Dr Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-8800
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-8800
Grades: 7-12
| 776 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4141 Pleasant Valley Rd
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Grades: 7-12
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Roy Drive
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(205) 594-7131
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(205) 594-7131
Grades: K-12
| 485 students
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1200 Church St Se
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-4600
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-4600
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jacksonville, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Jacksonville, AL include Jacksonville High School, Pleasant Valley High School and Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Jacksonville?
4 public high schools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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