For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 420 students in Jackson, AL.
The top ranked public high school in Jackson, AL is Jackson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, AL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Jackson, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jackson High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
321 Stanley Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2571
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2571
Grades: 9-12
| 420 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jackson, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson, AL include Jackson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson?
1 public high schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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