North Jackson High School

About North Jackson High School

North Jackson High School is an excellent public school located in North Jackson, Mississippi. It is part of the Jackson Public School District and serves a diverse student body from a variety of backgrounds. The school offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities for its students, including Advanced Placement courses, a variety of sports teams, and a thriving music and theater program.
The faculty and staff at North Jackson High School are committed to providing an excellent education for all students. The school has a strong focus on college and career readiness, with a dedicated college and career center that helps students explore their options for post-secondary education. The school also offers a wide range of support services and resources for students, including tutoring, counseling, and mentoring.
North Jackson High School has a strong commitment to the arts and community involvement. The school has a vibrant visual and performing arts program, and students are encouraged to participate in community service projects. The school also has a thriving student government and a variety of clubs and organizations.
North Jackson High School is a great place to learn and grow. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students, and the faculty and staff are committed to helping students reach their potential.

Address:	45549 Al Highway 277 Stevenson, AL 35772
Phone:	(256) 437-2136
Site:	www.jacksonk12.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	452 students

Overview North Jackson High School

North Jackson High School serves 452 students in grades 9-12.
North Jackson High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on North Jackson High School

North Jackson High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of North Jackson High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.