Top Rankings
Jacksonville City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,717 students in Jacksonville City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Jacksonville City School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
1,717 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jacksonville City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 145 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
11%
% Black
31%
32%
% White
53%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,156 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,769 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,156
$13,006
Spending / Student
$10,769
$12,220
Best Jacksonville City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kitty Stone Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 James Hopkins Rd Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-5191
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-5191
Gr: PK-6 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 George Douthit Dr Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-8800
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jacksonville City School District?
Jacksonville City School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,717 students.
What is the rank of Jacksonville City School District?
Jacksonville City School District is ranked #29 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville City School District?
53% of Jacksonville City School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jacksonville City School District?
Jacksonville City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Jacksonville City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,769 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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