Best Schools in Jackson County, AL
Jackson County, AL has 25 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 8,899 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Jackson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, AL
The top high schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Hope High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 586 Students
2. Scottsboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsboro City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 739 Students
3. North Jackson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 418 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, AL
The top middle schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Collins Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsboro City • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 521 Students
2. Bridgeport Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 122 Students
3. Scottsboro Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsboro City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 379 Students
4. Stevenson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 255 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, AL
The top elementary schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caldwell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsboro City • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 542 Students
2. Dutton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 224 Students
3. New Hope Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 582 Students
4. Stevenson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 354 Students
5. Flat Rock School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 127 Students
6. Macedonia School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 130 Students
7. Bryant School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 132 Students
8. Rosalie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 156 Students
9. Bridgeport Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 174 Students
10. Hollywood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 183 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson County, AL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson County, AL has a total population of 52,579 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jackson County, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jackson County, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson County, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson County, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jackson County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jackson County, AL
How many schools are in Jackson County, AL?
Jackson County, AL has 25 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 8,899 students in total.
How do schools in Jackson County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Jackson County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Jackson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jackson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jackson County
11 places in Jackson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Scottsboro (6)
- Stevenson (3)
- Bridgeport (2)
- Pisgah (2)
- Section (2)
- Bryant (1)
- Dutton (1)
- Flat Rock (1)
- Higdon (1)
- Hollywood (1)
- Woodville (1)
School districts (2)
- Jackson County (16 schools)
- Scottsboro City (5 schools)