Jefferson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 57 public schools serving 35,951 students in Jefferson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Jefferson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Jefferson County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.62
# American Indian Students
53 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
139 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
4,838 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
11%
# Black Students
18,552 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
52%
32%
# White Students
11,600 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
32%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
751 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
964
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
2,395
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,677
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,512
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,378
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,475
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,644
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,691
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,832
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,822
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,077
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,021
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,791
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,672
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,620 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,969 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District manages 57 public schools serving 35,951 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District is ranked #109 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County School District?
52% of Jefferson County School District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Jefferson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,969 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 57 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 35,951 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Btm 50% in AL)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
