For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 420 students in Jackson, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in Jackson, AL is Jackson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, AL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Jackson, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jackson High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
321 Stanley Dr
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2571
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-2571
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jackson, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson, AL include Jackson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson?
1 public high schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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