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Jemison Elementary School vs. Thorsby High School

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School Overview

School
Jemison Elementary School
1495 County Road 44
Jemison, AL 35085
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Thorsby High School
54 Opportunity Dr
Thorsby, AL 35171
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Jemison Elementary School, a Berkeley Heights public high school serving grades PK–3, ranked #662 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #632 in 2022 and from a high of #77 in 2011.
Math proficiency was 20–24%, lower than the Alabama state average of around 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 40–44%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%.
Enrollment slightly increased to 759 students in 2023 with 46% minority enrollment; eligible free lunch students rose to 72%, indicating growing socioeconomic challenges.
The school employed 48 teachers with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, consistent with recent years.
Science proficiency was 20–24%, lower than the state average of 38% in 2022, reflecting a continued need for academic improvement in this area.
Thorsby High School's overall state ranking improved from #896 in 2021 to #795 in 2023 but remained in the bottom 50% of Alabama schools.
Math proficiency was 19% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 37%, lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 20–24%, also lower than the state average near 38%.
Enrollment grew from 683 students in 2021 to 847 students in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at about 19%.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose markedly from 30% in 2021 to 55% in 2023, indicating increased socioeconomic challenges.
The school served prekindergarten through 12th grade with a total student body of 847 and a student–teacher ratio of 21:1, higher than prior years when it ranged closer to 16:1–18:1.
The graduation rate ranged from 80% to 89% over recent years, consistently falling below the Alabama state average of about 88–90%.
Grades Offered
PK-3
PK-12
Total Students
759 students
847 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jemison Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thorsby High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
40 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thorsby High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jemison Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chilton County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thorsby High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chilton County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#662 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#795 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jemison Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thorsby High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jemison Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chilton County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thorsby High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chilton County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jemison Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chilton County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thorsby High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chilton County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thorsby High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chilton County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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80-89%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Thorsby High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chilton County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jemison Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thorsby High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
70
18
Kindergarten Students
156
65
Grade 1 Students
189
66
Grade 2 Students
178
63
Grade 3 Students
166
56
Grade 4 Students
-
75
Grade 5 Students
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64
Grade 6 Students
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70
Grade 7 Students
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50
Grade 8 Students
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57
Grade 9 Students
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91
Grade 10 Students
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71
Grade 11 Students
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61
Grade 12 Students
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40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thorsby High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chilton County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jemison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chilton County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thorsby High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chilton County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jemison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chilton County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thorsby High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chilton County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
54%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jemison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chilton County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thorsby High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chilton County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jemison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chilton County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thorsby High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chilton County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jemison Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chilton County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thorsby High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chilton County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jemison Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chilton County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thorsby High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chilton County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jemison Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chilton County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thorsby High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chilton County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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