Jackson High School

321 Stanley Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 425 students in grades 9-12, Jackson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jackson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Jackson High School's student population of 425 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
425 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Jackson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#934 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
24%
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10-14%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jackson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
n/a
10%
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Black
67%
32%
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White
30%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AL.
0.47
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90-94%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Jackson High School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #934 out of 1,276 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 Thomasville High School, Clarke County 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 24% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 89%.
How many students attend Jackson High School?
425 students attend Jackson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Jackson High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson High School?
Jackson High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Jackson High School offer ?
Jackson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jackson High School part of?
Jackson High School is part of Clarke County School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School Students/Teachers
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First day for Students
August 07, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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