- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stevenson, AL
North Jackson High School
Federal NCES profile for North Jackson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010183001751
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Jackson High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Stevenson · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Jackson High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Jackson High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Stevenson, AL.
School address
District: Jackson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010183001751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
North Jackson High School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 010183001751 · Stevenson, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 20.6:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: North Sand Mountain School (694 students)
North Jackson High School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
North Jackson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Sand Mou
North Sand Mountain School
694 students
- Pisgah High Sc
Pisgah High School
598 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
586 students
- Woodville High
Woodville High School
504 students
- Section High S
Section High School
503 students
- This school
North Jackson High School
432 students
What this shows North Jackson High School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Jackson High School compares
North 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 11% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 87% in Alabama - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
African American 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.7%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, North Jackson High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Jackson County reports $12,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Jackson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Sand Mountain School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pisgah High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Section High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Jackson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Jackson High School
How many students attend North Jackson High School?
North Jackson High School has 432 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stevenson, AL. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Jackson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Jackson High School is 20.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Jackson High School?
65.3% of students at North Jackson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Jackson High School?
The largest demographic group at North Jackson High School is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Stevenson, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Jackson High School?
North Jackson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 North Jackson High School rank among public schools in Stevenson?
By Resource Investment Index, North Jackson High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Stevenson, 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 Jackson County?
Besides North Jackson High School, Jackson County also operates North Sand Mountain School (694 students), Pisgah High School (598 students), and Skyline High School (586 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.