- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, AL
Jackson High School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010072001493
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson High School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Jackson, AL.
School address
District: Clarke County · Alabama
NCES ID 010072001493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Jackson High School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 010072001493 · Jackson, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 13:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Joe M Gillmore Elementary School (389 students)
Jackson High School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Jackson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Joe M Gillmore
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School
389 students
- This school
Jackson High School
376 students
- Grove Hill Ele
Grove Hill Elementary School
348 students
- Jackson Interm
Jackson Intermediate School
282 students
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle School
278 students
- Clarke County
Clarke County High School
256 students
What this shows Jackson High School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson High School compares
Jackson High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 8% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 5% in Alabama - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,384
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.9%
White 21.8%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Jackson High School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Clarke County reports $14,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe M Gillmore Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grove Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarke County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson High School
How many students attend Jackson High School?
Jackson High School has 376 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, AL. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson High School is 13:1, which is 27% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson High School?
63.3% of students at Jackson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson High School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson High School is African American at 73.9% of enrollment, in Jackson, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson High School?
Jackson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jackson High School rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Jackson, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clarke County?
Besides Jackson High School, Clarke County also operates Joe M Gillmore Elementary School (389 students), Grove Hill Elementary School (348 students), and Jackson Intermediate School (282 students). See the Clarke County district page for the complete list.