The Judy Jester Learning Center is an active alternative school in Moulton, AL serving grades 7–12 with Title I eligibility and participation in the National School Lunch Program.
The school's 2023 graduation rate was 95%, higher than the Alabama state average of 88% and the district rate of 92%, marking an improvement from 80% in prior years.
In 2023, math proficiency was 53%, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was low at 30%, significantly lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency in 2022 was 11%, also lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment data shows zero students and teachers reported from 2017 onward despite prior enrollment around 135 students in 2004 with a student–teacher ratio near 12:1; historical data indicates a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (03-04)
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
3 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(03-04)8%
1%
Asian
(03-04)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(03-04)n/a
2%
Black
(03-04)88%
36%
White
(03-04)4%
60%
Hawaiian
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
72%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Judy Jester Learning Center?
135 students attend The Judy Jester Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of The Judy Jester Learning Center students are Black, 8% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are White.
What grades does The Judy Jester Learning Center offer ?
The Judy Jester Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Judy Jester Learning Center part of?
The Judy Jester Learning Center is part of Lawrence County School District.
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