Is James Clemens High School a good school?

Yes! James Clemens High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 11 th of 378 Alabama high schools.

How many students attend James Clemens High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,121 students attended James Clemens High School.

What is the racial makeup of James Clemens High School?

Students at James Clemens High School are 56% White, 19% African American, 10% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What schools feed into James Clemens High School?

James Clemens High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Columbia Elementary School Elementary : Heritage Elementary School Elementary : Madison Elementary School Elementary : Mill Creek Elementary School Middle : Liberty Middle School

James Clemens High School

Summary:

James Clemens High School is a public high school in Madison, Alabama, serving 2,149 students in grades 9-12 as part of the highly-ranked Madison City School District. This exceptional institution consistently ranks among the top high schools in Alabama, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and excelling in academic performance, subgroup achievement, and racial diversity.

With a student population that is 43.32% non-White, James Clemens High School stands out as a racially diverse school, offering a unique learning environment that prepares students for the diverse world they will encounter after graduation. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than state averages across various subjects, and it ranks highly for supporting the success of diverse student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and students with special needs.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Bob Jones High School, Jemison High School, and Tanner High School, James Clemens High School consistently outperforms in academic metrics, despite having a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the school's academic success may be influenced by the socioeconomic status of its student population, while also highlighting its ability to provide an equitable and inclusive learning environment that supports the success of students from diverse backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 9-12

11306 County Line Road
Madison, AL 35756

(256) 216-5313

District: Madison City

SchoolDigger Rank:
11^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,387

Feeder schools for James Clemens High School:

Elementary:	Columbia Elementary School
	Heritage Elementary School
	Madison Elementary School
	Mill Creek Elementary School
Middle:	Liberty Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 2,121

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.5%

African American:

18.9%

Asian:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details James Clemens High School ranks better than 97.1% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.34. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at James Clemens High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.5%), African American (18.9%), Asian (10.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Clemens High School is 18. (See more...)

Compare James Clemens High School employs 117.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Clemens High School is $9,387.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James Clemens High School:

SchoolDigger ranks James Clemens High School 11^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See James Clemens High School in the ranking list.)

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Madison City:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison City 11^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at James Clemens High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2014	97.30	11^th	358	96.9%
2015	97.43	10^th	353	97.2%
2016	91.04	23^rd	351	93.4%
2017	99.00	7^th	353	98.0%
2018	96.74	16^th	356	95.5%
2019	98.34	7^th	366	98.1%
2021	98.61	9^th	371	97.6%
2022	99.02	7^th	367	98.1%
2023	98.72	8^th	371	97.8%
2024	98.34	11^th	378	97.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at James Clemens High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	97.39	1^st	19	94.7%
2018	97.08	1^st	24	95.8%
2019	74.99	10^th	37	73.0%
2021	89.87	3^rd	43	93.0%
2022	75.96	8^th	40	80.0%
2023	81.55	10^th	45	77.8%
2024	85.47	5^th	56	91.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James Clemens High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	99.16	2^nd	28	92.9%
2022	99.93	2^nd	39	94.9%
2023	88.82	2^nd	43	95.3%
2024	93.85	4^th	63	93.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at James Clemens High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	67.08	15^th	83	81.9%
2018	74.92	28^th	160	82.5%
2019	96.54	4^th	171	97.7%
2021	89.18	12^th	196	93.9%
2022	93.24	8^th	169	95.3%
2023	84.57	16^th	182	91.2%
2024	94.10	6^th	198	97.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James Clemens High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	84.38	26^th	315	91.7%
2018	76.42	61^st	349	82.5%
2019	92.76	20^th	358	94.4%
2021	76.44	58^th	361	83.9%
2022	62.90	105^th	361	70.9%
2023	90.67	21^st	349	94.0%
2024	84.07	34^th	375	90.9%

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Rank History for Female students at James Clemens High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	98.34	7^th	343	98.0%
2018	96.27	12^th	347	96.5%
2019	97.18	6^th	354	98.3%
2021	98.14	9^th	359	97.5%
2022	98.15	8^th	367	97.8%
2023	96.85	14^th	358	96.1%
2024	97.72	9^th	366	97.5%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at James Clemens High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	76.69	4^th	18	77.8%
2021	92.53	2^nd	25	92.0%
2022	67.40	9^th	26	65.4%
2023	77.07	6^th	27	77.8%
2024	94.60	2^nd	24	91.7%

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Rank History for Male students at James Clemens High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	98.88	6^th	339	98.2%
2018	95.34	16^th	350	95.4%
2019	98.56	5^th	357	98.6%
2021	97.98	9^th	366	97.5%
2022	98.95	7^th	366	98.1%
2023	99.00	8^th	358	97.8%
2024	97.71	13^th	368	96.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at James Clemens High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	66.43	6^th	17	64.7%
2018	71.20	7^th	18	61.1%
2019	71.59	7^th	18	61.1%
2021	64.77	8^th	18	55.6%
2022	85.61	3^rd	16	81.3%
2023	78.79	4^th	15	73.3%
2024	57.24	10^th	17	41.2%

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Rank History for African American students at James Clemens High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	96.12	5^th	189	97.4%
2018	95.35	8^th	223	96.4%
2019	96.90	8^th	224	96.4%
2021	91.69	14^th	228	93.9%
2022	90.75	16^th	222	92.8%
2023	94.64	10^th	224	95.5%
2024	95.82	8^th	231	96.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at James Clemens High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	92.84	5^th	93	94.6%
2018	89.60	8^th	95	91.6%
2019	91.89	12^th	103	88.3%
2021	98.38	4^th	113	96.5%
2022	99.11	3^rd	114	97.4%
2023	91.79	9^th	122	92.6%
2024	91.68	10^th	139	92.8%

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Rank History for Native American students at James Clemens High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	75.10	12^th	40	70.0%

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Rank History for White students at James Clemens High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	97.76	9^th	230	96.1%
2018	95.37	19^th	300	93.7%
2019	98.61	6^th	313	98.1%
2021	98.25	11^th	319	96.6%
2022	98.51	12^th	326	96.3%
2023	97.45	14^th	317	95.6%
2024	95.69	21^st	325	93.5%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for James Clemens High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	685	281	70	40	3	1	13	1093
2014	902	336	87	51	2	3	24	1405
2015	1030	363	106	63	3	2	33	1600
2016	1079	370	121	82	4	3	39	1698
2017	1138	389	137	83	8	3	51	1809
2018	1210	396	144	87	13	6	55	1911
2019	1233	393	147	122	17	8	63	1983
2020	1257	431	181	106	19	5	67	2066
2021	1282	437	207	135	15	6	70	2152
2022	1238	428	220	161	18	4	73	2142
2023	1218	426	213	180	12	4	96	2149
2024	1198	400	219	196	9	3	96	2121

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James Clemens High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	1093	65.0	16.8	18.3
2014	1405	82.5	17.0	19.7
2015	1600	88.0	18.1	17.3
2016	1698	92.0	18.4	17.4
2017	1809	97.0	18.6	18.5
2018	1911	100.8	18.9	15.9
2019	1983	107.5	18.4	15.7
2020	2066	107.8	19.1	14.4
2021	2152	117.6	18.2	9.1
2022	2142	112.8	18.9	9.6
2023	2149	119.8	17.9	21.1
2024	2121	117.8	18.0	25.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James Clemens High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	1093	65.0	16.8	18.3
2014	1405	82.5	17.0	19.7
2015	1600	88.0	18.1	17.3
2016	1698	92.0	18.4	17.4
2017	1809	97.0	18.6	18.5
2018	1911	100.8	18.9	15.9
2019	1983	107.5	18.4	15.7
2020	2066	107.8	19.1	14.4
2021	2152	117.6	18.2	9.1
2022	2142	112.8	18.9	9.6
2023	2149	119.8	17.9	21.1
2024	2121	117.8	18.0	25.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for James Clemens High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$717 (7.6%)	$8,640 (92.0%)	$9,387

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James Clemens High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 7^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 8^th of 371 High schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (James Clemens High School)	77.3	54.2	23.1%
End of Course Mathematics (Madison City)	77.2	52.8	24.4%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (James Clemens High School)	76	60.7	15.3%
End of Course Science (Madison City)	74.2	59.3	14.9%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1983	2149	8.4%
African American	393	426	8.4%
American Indian	17	12	29.4%
Asian	147	213	44.9%
Hispanic	122	180	47.5%
Pacific Islander	8	4	50%
White	1233	1218	1.2%
Two or More Races	63	96	52.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.7%	21.1%	5.4%

Schools Near James Clemens High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
James Clemens High School	Public	9-12	11306 County Line Road	Madison	35756	Limestone County	Madison City	No	No	No	No	(256) 216-5313	2,121	118	18.0	25.2%	1,198 (56.5%)	400 (18.9%)	196 (9.2%)	219 (10.3%)	9 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	96 (4.5%)	98.3	11^th of 378 public high schools	97.1%		98.7	8^th of 371 public high schools	97.8%	3				48.8		59.8				55.6	$9,387	$717	$8,640
Bob Jones High School	Public	9-12	650 Hughes Rd	Madison	35758	Madison County	Madison City	No	No	No	No	(256) 772-2547	1,968	109	17.9	28.2%	1,059 (53.8%)	442 (22.5%)	182 (9.2%)	143 (7.3%)	12 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	128 (6.5%)	96.1	18^th of 378 public high schools	95.2%		98.3	10^th of 371 public high schools	97.3%	8				45.9		51.3				53.0	$9,356	$610	$8,716
Columbia High School	Public	9-12	300 Explorer Boulevard	Huntsville	35806	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7576	940	56	16.7	49.9%	118 (12.6%)	491 (52.2%)	264 (28.1%)	12 (1.3%)	7 (0.7%)	4 (0.4%)	44 (4.7%)	18	313^th of 378 public high schools	17.2%		20.8	302^nd of 371 public high schools	18.6%	11				7.8		14.5				7.6	$10,661	$882	$9,778
East Limestone High School	Public	6-12	15641 E Limestone Rd	Athens	35613	Limestone County	Limestone County	No	No	No	No	(256) 233-6660	1,281	61	20.9	41.0%	847 (66.1%)	275 (21.5%)	93 (7.3%)	25 (2.0%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	34 (2.7%)	63.3	111^th of 378 public high schools	70.6%		65.5	106^th of 371 public high schools	71.4%	5	52.0	23.0	6.4	22.6	19.1	41.5	67.4	52.0	51.5	22.3	$7,987	$597	$7,375
Sparkman High School	Public	10-12	2616 Jeff Rd	Harvest	35749	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	No	(256) 837-0331	1,770	87	20.3	39.2%	811 (45.8%)	621 (35.1%)	169 (9.5%)	30 (1.7%)	58 (3.3%)	7 (0.4%)	74 (4.2%)	71.6	79^th of 378 public high schools	79.1%		74.6	76^th of 371 public high schools	79.5%	3				25.6		34.7				35.9	$8,030	$650	$7,341
Tanner High School	Public	6-12	12060 Sommers Rd	Tanner	35611	Limestone County	Limestone County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 233-6682	409	24	17.2	87.8%	126 (30.8%)	94 (23.0%)	161 (39.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.4%)	11	357^th of 378 public high schools	5.6%		16.9	320^th of 371 public high schools	13.7%	37	19.4	13.5	11.8	2.0	25.5	12.2	40.3	43.1	46.0	2.1	$13,280	$2,451	$10,814
Huntsville Center For Technology	Public	9-12	2800 Drake Ave SW	Huntsville	35805	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7810	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Limestone County Area Vocational Technology	Public	10-12	505 E Sanderfer Rd	Athens	35611	Limestone County	Limestone County	No	No	No	No	(256) 233-6463	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jemison High School	Public	9-12	5000 Pulaski Pike	Huntsville	35810	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-8100	867	48	18.1	64.5%	60 (6.9%)	629 (72.5%)	138 (15.9%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	32 (3.7%)	23.4	290^th of 378 public high schools	23.3%		23.8	288^th of 371 public high schools	22.4%	2				5.6		18.9				14.1	$11,834	$2,162	$9,671
Athens High School	Public	9-12	655 Hwy 31 North	Athens	35611	Limestone County	Athens City	No	No	No	No	(256) 233-6613	1,228	70	17.5	51.9%	648 (52.8%)	191 (15.6%)	273 (22.2%)	27 (2.2%)	6 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	81 (6.6%)	85.7	42^nd of 378 public high schools	88.9%		64.3	110^th of 371 public high schools	70.4%	68				30.5		45.5				42.3	$13,356	$1,006	$12,338

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