Summary:
The city of Jackson, Alabama is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area show a mix of academic performance, with Jackson High School standing out as a relative standout, performing above the district and state averages on state assessments, particularly in science. Meanwhile, the middle and elementary schools in the Clarke County district have shown more mixed results, with some grades and subjects performing below the district and state averages.
Socioeconomic challenges are prevalent across the schools, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.48% at Jackson High School to 74.56% at Joe M Gillmore Elementary School. This suggests a need for additional resources and targeted interventions to address the unique needs of these students and ensure they have access to the support and opportunities they need to succeed.
While Jackson High School has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 293rd out of 367 high schools in 2021-2022 to 205th out of 378 high schools in 2023-2024, the middle and elementary schools in the district, such as Jackson Middle School and Jackson Intermediate School, have maintained a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement in areas such as curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems.
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