Jacksonville High School vs. White Plains High School
Should I attend Jacksonville High School or White Plains High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jacksonville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Student Attention
White Plains High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 752 students in grades 7-12, Jacksonville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 411 students in grades 9-12, White Plains High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
752 students
411 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#494 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#625 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
25-29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
127
-
Grade 8 Students
133
-
Grade 9 Students
149
108
Grade 10 Students
136
107
Grade 11 Students
102
85
Grade 12 Students
105
111
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
32%
6%
% White
63%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.50
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%