Enrollment
432
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010183001751
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Stevenson · Resource Index
- 24
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Jackson High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Jackson High School
North Jackson High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Stevenson, Alabama, enrolling 432 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.6:1 is larger than about 87% of Alabama schools and 16% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 437 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #388, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 62/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 432 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Jackson County also operates North Sand Mountain School (694 students) and Pisgah High School (598 students) alongside North Jackson High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Jackson High School compares
North Jackson High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,504
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson County, which includes North Jackson High School.
$11,504
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 56.5%
Federal 14.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~432 students)
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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.
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 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Stevenson on the city page.
Is North Jackson High School a good school?
North Jackson High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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