Serving 420 students in grades 9-12, Jackson High School ranks in the bottom 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 420 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Jackson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jackson High School?
The graduation rate of Jackson High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Jackson High School?
420 students attend Jackson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Jackson High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson High School?
Jackson High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jackson High School offer ?
Jackson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jackson High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 420 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
