Jefferson Davis High School

3420 Carter Hill Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111

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Tel: (334) 269-3714

www.jd.mps-al.org

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Jefferson Davis High School serves 1,558 students in grades 9-12.

Jefferson Davis High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,558 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 70% (Btm 50% in AL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Jefferson Davis High School's student population of 1,558 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,558 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

74 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Jefferson Davis High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Jefferson Davis High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#1242 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Jefferson Davis High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

24%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jefferson Davis High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

16%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jefferson Davis 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

21:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Jefferson Davis High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

89%

32%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Jefferson Davis High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

53%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.20

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Jefferson Davis High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

70%

90%

This chart display graduation rate of Jefferson Davis High School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

75%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jefferson Davis High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Montgomery County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jefferson Davis High School's ranking?

Jefferson Davis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What schools are Jefferson Davis High School often compared to?

Jefferson Davis High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lee High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Jefferson Davis High School?

The graduation rate of Jefferson Davis High School is 70%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.

How many students attend Jefferson Davis High School?

1,558 students attend Jefferson Davis High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of Jefferson Davis High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Davis High School?

Jefferson Davis High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Jefferson Davis High School offer ?

Jefferson Davis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Jefferson Davis High School part of?

Jefferson Davis High School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,558 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 70% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education