North Jackson High School in Stevenson, AL, ranked #1225 statewide in 2023, showing a decline from #920 in 2021 and #585 in 2019, reflecting a downward trend in overall ranking among Alabama public schools.
Graduation rates consistently remained high, with ≥95% in recent years, exceeding the Alabama state average of around 88% to 89% and the district average.
Math proficiency was markedly low at 5% in 2023, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 10–14%, lower than the state average near 47%, and science proficiency was 20–24%, lower than the state average about 38%.
Enrollment declined from approximately 518 students in 1999 to 427 in 2023, while the student–teacher ratio increased to 21:1 in 2023; the school served grades 9–12 with 37% minority enrollment and a high percentage (around 65%) eligible for free lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges.
North Jackson High School is a Title I eligible Union County AL high school offering no virtual instruction, with a total enrollment of 427 students and 20 teachers as of 2023.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Jackson High School serves the northeast part of Stevenson, AL, covering an area of approximately 347.7 square miles, with most students typically driving 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school and an average distance of 13.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge. The furthest point within the attendance zone is about 22.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Jackson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
North Jackson High School's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
North 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 North Jackson High School is 0.62, 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
#1225 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
13%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
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
≥95%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. 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 North Jackson High School's ranking?
North Jackson High School is ranked #1225 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are North Jackson High School often compared to?
North Jackson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Sand Mountain School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Jackson High School?
The graduation rate of North Jackson High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend North Jackson High School?
432 students attend North Jackson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of North Jackson High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Jackson High School?
North Jackson High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Jackson High School offer ?
North Jackson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Jackson High School part of?
North Jackson High School is part of Jackson County School District.
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