Mortimer Jordan High School

1920 Blue Devil Road
Kimberly, AL 35091
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Mortimer Jordan High School serves 834 students in grades 9-12.
Mortimer Jordan High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (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 27% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 834 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 10% in AL)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Mortimer Jordan High School's student population of 834 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
834 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Mortimer Jordan 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 Mortimer Jordan High School is 0.22, 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
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State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#679 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
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Black
8%
32%
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White
88%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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Diversity Score
0.22
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Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
48%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • Mortimer Jordan High School was named after Captain Mortimer Harvie Jordan, a soldier who died in 1918 in World War 1 in France and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. He graduated from the University of Alabama and later opened his own medical practice before joining the military during World War I.
  • The school opened in 1920 in Morris, Alabama, a rural city in northern Alabama that has a population of about 1,800 citizens. MJHS first hosted a total of only 90 students in the first year in a five room building. The first water system for the school was installed in the 1930's and the first gym was built in 1936 and 1937. One of the most notable staff members was Mr. Jimmie A. Trotter, who worked as both a coach, teacher, and principal for 36 years. The school just recently changed in 2004 from a 7th-12th grade school to only 9th-12th with the opening of the new North Jefferson Middle School in 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mortimer Jordan High School's ranking?
Mortimer Jordan High School is ranked #679 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mortimer Jordan High School?
The graduation rate of Mortimer Jordan High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mortimer Jordan High School?
834 students attend Mortimer Jordan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mortimer Jordan High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mortimer Jordan High School?
Mortimer Jordan High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mortimer Jordan High School offer ?
Mortimer Jordan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mortimer Jordan High School part of?
Mortimer Jordan High School is part of Jefferson County School District.

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First Day of School
August 08, 2023 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 834 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 23% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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