For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,568 students in Jemison, AL (there are , serving 214 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Jemison, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Jemison, AL are Jemison Elementary School, Jemison Intermediate School and Jemison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jemison, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Jemison have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jemison, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jemison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1495 County Road 44
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4820
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4820
Gr: PK-3 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Jemison Intermediate School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1491 County Road 44
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4840
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4840
Gr: 4-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Jemison Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25095 Us Hwy 31
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4840
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4840
Gr: 7-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Jemison, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
25195 Us Highway 31
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4860
Jemison, AL 35085
(205) 280-4860
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jemison, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Jemison, AL include Jemison Elementary School, Jemison Intermediate School and Jemison Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Jemison?
3 public schools are located in Jemison.
What percentage of students in Jemison go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Jemison are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jemison?
Jemison public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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