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Jacksonville High School vs. Piedmont High School

Should you attend Jacksonville High School or Piedmont High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Jacksonville High School
1000 George Douthit Dr Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
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7/
10
Top 50%
Piedmont High School
750 Tom Bible Mem Hwy
Piedmont, AL 36272
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Jacksonville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Piedmont High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Jacksonville High School ranked #423 in Alabama in 2023, showing fluctuations from a high of #340 in 2019 and a low of #663 in 2011 among Union County NJ high schools.
Reading proficiency was 62%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 54%, also higher than the state average of 38%, while math proficiency was 24%, lower than the state average of 30%.
Minority enrollment stood at 44%, with free lunch eligibility increasing substantially from 19% in 1999 to 51% in 2023 at this Berkeley Heights public high school.
The school served grades 7–12 with 776 students enrolled and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, maintaining a consistent ratio over recent years.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 95% in 2023, placing Jacksonville High School in the top 5% statewide.
Serving 320 students in grades 9-12, Piedmont High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
776 students
320 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jacksonville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Piedmont High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jacksonville High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Piedmont High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jacksonville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Piedmont High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jacksonville City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Piedmont High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Piedmont City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#423 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#519 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jacksonville High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Piedmont High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
45-49%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jacksonville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jacksonville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Piedmont High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Piedmont City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jacksonville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jacksonville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Piedmont High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Piedmont City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
54%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jacksonville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jacksonville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Piedmont High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Piedmont City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Jacksonville High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Jacksonville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Piedmont High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Piedmont City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Jacksonville High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Piedmont High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
134
-
Grade 8 Students
110
-
Grade 9 Students
144
90
Grade 10 Students
140
78
Grade 11 Students
124
84
Grade 12 Students
124
68

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jacksonville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jacksonville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Piedmont High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Piedmont City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jacksonville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jacksonville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Piedmont High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Piedmont City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jacksonville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jacksonville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Piedmont High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Piedmont City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
28%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jacksonville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jacksonville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Piedmont High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Piedmont City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jacksonville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jacksonville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Piedmont High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Piedmont City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jacksonville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jacksonville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Piedmont High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Piedmont City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jacksonville High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jacksonville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Piedmont High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Piedmont City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jacksonville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jacksonville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Piedmont High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Piedmont City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jacksonville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jacksonville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Piedmont High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Piedmont City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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