For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,089 students in Jackson County, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, AL are Skyline High School, North Sand Mountain School and Pisgah High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public high schools.
Jackson County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Jackson High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Skyline High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
897 County Road 25
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 587-6561
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 587-6561
Gr: PK-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
North Sand Mountain School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29333 Al Highway 71
Higdon, AL 35979
(256) 597-2368
Higdon, AL 35979
(256) 597-2368
Gr: PK-12 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Pisgah High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Metcalf St
Pisgah, AL 35765
(256) 451-3241
Pisgah, AL 35765
(256) 451-3241
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Section High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 Al Highway 71
Section, AL 35771
(256) 228-6718
Section, AL 35771
(256) 228-6718
Gr: PK-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Scottsboro High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25053 John T Reid Pkwy
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2000
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Woodville High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
290 County Road 63
Woodville, AL 35776
(256) 776-2874
Woodville, AL 35776
(256) 776-2874
Gr: PK-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
North Jackson High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
45549 Al Highway 277
Stevenson, AL 35772
(256) 437-2136
Stevenson, AL 35772
(256) 437-2136
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Alternative School
Alternative School
594 County Road 42
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 574-6446
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 574-6446
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kevin Dukes Career Innovation Academy
Vocational School
29727 Us Hwy 72 Suite B
Hollywood, AL 35752
(256) 574-6079
Hollywood, AL 35752
(256) 574-6079
Gr: 10-12
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
305 Bingham St
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2400
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2400
Gr: PK-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
51 County Rd 3
Princeton, AL 35766
(256) 776-2628
Princeton, AL 35766
(256) 776-2628
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, AL include Skyline High School, North Sand Mountain School and Pisgah High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
9 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jackson County include: North Jackson High School vs. North Sand Mountain School, Skyline High School vs. Woodville High School, Woodville High School vs. Skyline High School
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