For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,089 students in Jackson County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, AL are Skyline High School, North Sand Mountain School and Pisgah High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public high schools.
Jackson County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Jackson High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Skyline High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
897 County Road 25
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 587-6561
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 587-6561
Grades: PK-12
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
North Sand Mountain School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29333 Al Highway 71
Higdon, AL 35979
(256) 597-2368
Higdon, AL 35979
(256) 597-2368
Grades: PK-12
| 703 students
Rank: #33.
Pisgah High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Metcalf St
Pisgah, AL 35765
(256) 451-3241
Pisgah, AL 35765
(256) 451-3241
Grades: PK-12
| 603 students
Rank: #44.
Section High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 Al Highway 71
Section, AL 35771
(256) 228-6718
Section, AL 35771
(256) 228-6718
Grades: PK-12
| 546 students
Rank: #55.
Scottsboro High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25053 John T Reid Pkwy
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2000
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 734 students
Rank: #66.
Woodville High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
290 County Road 63
Woodville, AL 35776
(256) 776-2874
Woodville, AL 35776
(256) 776-2874
Grades: PK-12
| 490 students
Rank: #77.
North Jackson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
45549 Al Highway 277
Stevenson, AL 35772
(256) 437-2136
Stevenson, AL 35772
(256) 437-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Alternative School
Alternative School
594 County Road 42
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 574-6446
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 574-6446
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kevin Dukes Career Innovation Academy
Vocational School
29727 Us Hwy 72 Suite B
Hollywood, AL 35752
(256) 574-6079
Hollywood, AL 35752
(256) 574-6079
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
305 Bingham St
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2400
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2400
Grades: PK-4
| 298 students
51 County Rd 3
Princeton, AL 35766
(256) 776-2628
Princeton, AL 35766
(256) 776-2628
Grades: K-12
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, AL include Skyline High School, North Sand Mountain School and Pisgah High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
9 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jackson County include: Skyline High School vs. Woodville High School, Woodville High School vs. Skyline High School, Section High School vs. Pisgah High School
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