Jackson High School's overall state ranking declined from #845 in 2016 to #1079 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Math proficiency ranged from 15% to 19%, reading proficiency ranged from 6% to 9%, and science proficiency ranged from 15% to 19%, all lower than the Alabama state averages in recent years.
Enrollment declined from 668 students in 2014 to 420 students in 2023, with minority enrollment remaining high at 73% and 71% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch.
Serving grades 9–12, Jackson High had 420 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 as of 2023, which ranked among the lowest 10% in the state for student–teacher ratio.
The graduation rate consistently ranged between 90% to 94% over recent years, exceeding the Alabama state average of 88% in 2023.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jackson High School serves the southern part of its school district in Jackson, AL, covering an extensive attendance zone of approximately 521.7 square miles, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and distances to the furthest zone edges reaching up to 26.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jackson High School's student population of 376 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Jackson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1079 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
74%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson High School's ranking?
Jackson High School is ranked #1079 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Jackson High School often compared to?
Jackson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarke County High School, Thomasville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jackson High School?
The graduation rate of Jackson High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Jackson High School?
376 students attend Jackson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Jackson High School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackson High School?
Jackson High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jackson High School offer ?
Jackson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jackson High School part of?
Jackson High School is part of Clarke County School District.
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