North Jackson High School in Stevenson, AL, ranked #1225 statewide in 2023, showing a decline from #920 in 2021 and #585 in 2019, reflecting a downward trend in overall ranking among Alabama public schools.
Graduation rates consistently remained high, with ≥95% in recent years, exceeding the Alabama state average of around 88% to 89% and the district average.
Math proficiency was markedly low at 5% in 2023, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency ranged from 10–14%, lower than the state average near 47%, and science proficiency was 20–24%, lower than the state average about 38%.
Enrollment declined from approximately 518 students in 1999 to 427 in 2023, while the student–teacher ratio increased to 21:1 in 2023; the school served grades 9–12 with 37% minority enrollment and a high percentage (around 65%) eligible for free lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges.
North Jackson High School is a Title I eligible Union County AL high school offering no virtual instruction, with a total enrollment of 427 students and 20 teachers as of 2023.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Jackson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
North Jackson High School's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
North Jackson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Jackson High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1225 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
14%
31%
White
58%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Jackson High School's ranking?
North Jackson High School is ranked #1225 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Jackson High School?
The graduation rate of North Jackson High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend North Jackson High School?
432 students attend North Jackson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of North Jackson High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Jackson High School?
North Jackson High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Jackson High School offer ?
North Jackson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Jackson High School part of?
North Jackson High School is part of Jackson County School District.
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