Jacksonville High School

Summary:

Jacksonville High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 782 students in Jacksonville, Alabama. The school is part of the Anniston City school district, which is ranked 23 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Jacksonville High School consistently performs well academically, ranking in the top 25% of Alabama high schools in recent years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 23rd out of 378 Alabama high schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a more diverse student population compared to many nearby schools, with 60.61% White, 33.25% African American, and 3.84% Hispanic students. However, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 34.03% in 2020-2021 to 58.57% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from lower-income families.

When compared to nearby schools like Pleasant Valley High School and White Plains High School, Jacksonville High School generally outperforms them in academic metrics, such as proficiency rates in mathematics, science, and English. The school has also maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.2 to 17.6 over the past three school years, which is lower than some of the nearby schools. These factors suggest that Jacksonville High School is providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population, including an increasing number of students from lower-income families.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1000 George Douthit Dr SW
       Jacksonville, AL  36265


(256) 782-8800

District: Jacksonville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,088 Help


Feeder schools for Jacksonville High School:

Elementary:    Kitty Stone Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  782

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.6%
African American:
33.2%
Hispanic:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.6% Help


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Compare Details Jacksonville High School ranks better than 74.4% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.27. (See more...)
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Compare Details Jacksonville High School ranks better than 93.9% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.85. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jacksonville High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.6%), African American (33.2%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jacksonville High School is 16.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jacksonville High School is $10,088.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jacksonville High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jacksonville High School 113th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Jacksonville High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Jacksonville High School 23rd of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Jacksonville High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Jacksonville City 23rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jacksonville High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Jacksonville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.11 211th 407 48.2%
2005 75.99 64th 415 84.6%
2006 74.36 67th 409 83.6%
2007 81.44 47th 412 88.6%
2008 65.88 121st 417 71.0%
2009 73.63 82nd 425 80.7%
2010 81.23 55th 435 87.4%
2011 74.40 83rd 435 80.9%
2012 70.07 107th 436 75.5%
2013 69.01 111th 436 74.5%
2014 68.70 99th 438 77.4%
2015 65.33 107th 430 75.1%
2016 74.29 76th 432 82.4%
2017 68.64 101st 432 76.6%
2018 81.48 59th 423 86.1%
2019 80.13 65th 437 85.1%
2021 73.81 74th 440 83.2%
2022 82.26 51st 432 88.2%
2023 80.71 58th 437 86.7%
2024 67.27 113th 442 74.4%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Jacksonville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.00 40th 78 48.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Jacksonville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 67.07 30th 195 84.6%
2018 61.06 58th 223 74.0%
2019 57.99 73rd 254 71.3%
2021 35.84 185th 274 32.5%
2022 67.76 43rd 256 83.2%
2023 49.20 109th 281 61.2%
2024 56.89 86th 281 69.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jacksonville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.62 225th 349 35.5%
2018 65.67 118th 396 70.2%
2019 73.19 76th 396 80.8%
2021 71.14 71st 415 82.9%
2022 82.28 26th 421 93.8%
2023 80.70 39th 410 90.5%
2024 67.00 102nd 437 76.7%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Jacksonville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 61.51 118th 380 68.9%
2018 74.41 75th 392 80.9%
2019 79.60 57th 399 85.7%
2021 78.99 48th 415 88.4%
2022 80.41 54th 423 87.2%
2023 80.07 54th 417 87.1%
2024 73.53 81st 426 81.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Jacksonville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 71.12 78th 380 79.5%
2018 85.27 35th 397 91.2%
2019 77.13 57th 399 85.7%
2021 64.36 108th 418 74.2%
2022 79.68 53rd 427 87.6%
2023 77.67 63rd 419 85.0%
2024 57.16 156th 428 63.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for middle school African American students at Jacksonville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 52.18 69th 205 66.3%
2018 74.29 38th 247 84.6%
2019 67.39 50th 252 80.2%
2021 68.03 57th 266 78.6%
2022 88.36 18th 271 93.4%
2023 80.71 32nd 263 87.8%
2024 52.68 94th 269 65.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at Jacksonville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 62.31 71st 247 71.3%
2018 82.55 44th 331 86.7%
2019 83.12 39th 343 88.6%
2021 70.90 72nd 369 80.5%
2022 78.41 55th 376 85.4%
2023 80.40 53rd 370 85.7%
2024 70.23 83rd 373 77.7%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for White Students!

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

Rank History for Jacksonville High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Jacksonville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.15 44th 357 87.7%
2005 82.25 24th 359 93.3%
2006 72.41 54th 357 84.9%
2007 71.16 87th 358 75.7%
2008 81.00 26th 359 92.8%
2009 78.71 34th 357 90.5%
2010 82.38 26th 358 92.7%
2011 68.05 94th 360 73.9%
2012 71.17 75th 358 79.1%
2013 65.01 86th 358 76.0%
2014 85.26 37th 358 89.7%
2015 84.04 40th 353 88.7%
2016 71.94 71st 351 79.8%
2017 79.63 54th 353 84.7%
2018 80.52 63rd 356 82.3%
2019 69.91 102nd 366 72.1%
2021 68.00 91st 371 75.5%
2022 85.22 46th 367 87.5%
2023 59.36 127th 371 65.8%
2024 94.85 23rd 378 93.9%
See the entire list of Alabama High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Jacksonville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.18 12th 56 78.6%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Jacksonville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 82.94 6th 83 92.8%
2018 91.97 11th 160 93.1%
2019 90.60 13th 171 92.4%
2021 26.26 151st 196 23.0%
2022 74.20 29th 169 82.8%
2023 18.59 160th 182 12.1%
2024 17.89 176th 198 11.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jacksonville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 54.88 110th 315 65.1%
2018 74.13 71st 349 79.7%
2019 58.78 137th 358 61.7%
2021 53.23 151st 361 58.2%
2022 89.46 30th 361 91.7%
2023 55.67 123rd 349 64.8%
2024 94.52 16th 375 95.7%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Jacksonville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 76.41 65th 343 81.0%
2018 70.95 95th 347 72.6%
2019 73.72 83rd 354 76.6%
2021 49.44 171st 359 52.4%
2022 81.32 54th 367 85.3%
2023 51.61 153rd 358 57.3%
2024 97.03 13th 366 96.4%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Male students at Jacksonville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 79.12 49th 339 85.5%
2018 84.65 46th 350 86.9%
2019 58.88 146th 357 59.1%
2021 83.51 47th 366 87.2%
2022 85.12 44th 366 88.0%
2023 62.34 103rd 358 71.2%
2024 86.41 35th 368 90.5%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Jacksonville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.64 95th 189 49.7%
2018 59.88 61st 223 72.6%
2019 47.32 97th 224 56.7%
2021 50.05 79th 228 65.4%
2022 81.70 28th 222 87.4%
2023 65.20 43rd 224 80.8%
2024 84.56 25th 231 89.2%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for high school White students at Jacksonville High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 81.64 35th 230 84.8%
2018 81.67 48th 300 84.0%
2019 81.22 52nd 313 83.4%
2021 71.01 69th 319 78.4%
2022 82.55 45th 326 86.2%
2023 53.49 129th 317 59.3%
2024 92.94 23rd 325 92.9%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for White Students!

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.

Jacksonville High School Test Scores
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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jacksonville High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 797 797
1989 652 137 18 20 0 n/a n/a 0 827
1990 644 149 11 21 0 n/a n/a 0 825
1991 582 158 10 21 1 n/a n/a 0 772
1992 573 164 9 17 1 n/a n/a 0 764
1993 558 154 13 22 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1994 569 134 13 19 5 n/a n/a 0 740
1995 587 146 9 23 2 n/a n/a 0 767
1996 587 146 9 23 2 n/a n/a 0 767
1997 611 185 10 32 2 n/a n/a 0 840
1998 616 188 15 38 4 n/a n/a 0 861
1999 647 186 18 34 2 n/a n/a 0 887
2000 547 148 16 17 0 n/a n/a 0 728
2001 580 150 17 13 1 n/a n/a 0 761
2002 564 147 16 15 2 n/a n/a 0 744
2003 564 147 16 15 2 n/a n/a 0 744
2004 560 158 12 16 1 n/a n/a 0 747
2005 574 151 9 18 0 n/a n/a 0 752
2006 567 163 8 23 0 n/a n/a 0 761
2007 569 177 9 24 2 n/a n/a 0 781
2008 540 176 12 24 3 n/a n/a 0 755
2009 542 200 13 24 4 n/a n/a 0 783
2010 552 208 14 23 5 n/a n/a 0 802
2011 524 231 18 25 5 0 2 0 805
2012 515 232 18 9 7 2 5 0 788
2013 476 222 14 11 6 2 5 0 736
2014 464 201 10 9 5 3 7 0 699
2015 455 213 8 11 3 3 10 0 703
2016 440 216 6 14 4 3 9 0 692
2017 462 208 3 18 3 1 7 0 702
2018 451 214 5 24 1 2 5 0 702
2019 454 221 7 28 0 3 3 0 716
2020 461 228 7 26 2 2 3 0 729
2021 491 238 4 24 1 2 1 0 761
2022 471 245 5 27 1 2 1 0 752
2023 474 260 7 30 0 2 9 0 782

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 Jacksonville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 797 44.3 17.9 0
1989 827 43.3 19.0 n/a
1990 825 43.5 18.9 0
1991 772 43.2 17.8 n/a
1992 764 40.0 19.1 n/a
1993 747 39.6 18.9 n/a
1994 740 40.5 18.3 n/a
1995 767 38.8 19.8 n/a
1996 767 38.8 19.8 n/a
1997 840 43.3 19.4 16.9
1998 861 46.3 18.6 18.6
1999 887 47.0 18.9 29
2000 728 47.0 15.5 29.5
2001 761 41.3 18.4 32.6
2002 744 44.0 16.9 28.9
2003 744 44.0 16.9 28.9
2004 747 41.2 18.1 31.3
2005 752 43.0 17.5 32
2006 761 43.0 17.7 32.2
2007 781 44.5 17.6 30
2008 755 47.2 16.0 30.7
2009 783 45.8 16.9 35.4
2010 802 44.7 17.9 37.8
2011 805 47.0 17.1 37.9
2012 788 46.0 17.1 44.8
2013 736 49.0 15.0 44.2
2014 699 62.3 11.2 47.8
2015 703 44.0 15.9 49.4
2016 692 44.0 15.7 52.2
2017 702 43.5 16.1 47.6
2018 702 44.5 15.7 50.6
2019 716 44.5 16.0 45.5
2020 729 44.5 16.3 44.3
2021 761 43.0 17.6 34
2022 752 46.0 16.3 40.6
2023 782 48.1 16.2 58.6

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 Jacksonville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 797 44.3 17.9 0
1989 827 43.3 19.0 n/a
1990 825 43.5 18.9 0
1991 772 43.2 17.8 n/a
1992 764 40.0 19.1 n/a
1993 747 39.6 18.9 n/a
1994 740 40.5 18.3 n/a
1995 767 38.8 19.8 n/a
1996 767 38.8 19.8 n/a
1997 840 43.3 19.4 16.9
1998 861 46.3 18.6 18.6
1999 887 47.0 18.9 29
2000 728 47.0 15.5 29.5
2001 761 41.3 18.4 32.6
2002 744 44.0 16.9 28.9
2003 744 44.0 16.9 28.9
2004 747 41.2 18.1 31.3
2005 752 43.0 17.5 32
2006 761 43.0 17.7 32.2
2007 781 44.5 17.6 30
2008 755 47.2 16.0 30.7
2009 783 45.8 16.9 35.4
2010 802 44.7 17.9 37.8
2011 805 47.0 17.1 37.9
2012 788 46.0 17.1 44.8
2013 736 49.0 15.0 44.2
2014 699 62.3 11.2 47.8
2015 703 44.0 15.9 49.4
2016 692 44.0 15.7 52.2
2017 702 43.5 16.1 47.6
2018 702 44.5 15.7 50.6
2019 716 44.5 16.0 45.5
2020 729 44.5 16.3 44.3
2021 761 43.0 17.6 34
2022 752 46.0 16.3 40.6
2023 782 48.1 16.2 58.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jacksonville High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,256 (12.5%) $8,766 (86.9%) $10,088

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jacksonville 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 65th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 58th of 437 Middle schools
 1.6%
Ranks 102nd of 366 High schoolsRanks 127th of 371 High schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Jacksonville High School)54.833.3
 21.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Jacksonville City)54.833.3
 21.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jacksonville High School)62.322.6
 39.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Jacksonville City)62.322.6
 39.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%
End of Course Mathematics (Jacksonville High School)4527.6
 17.4%
   End of Course Mathematics (Jacksonville City)4527.6
 17.4%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Jacksonville High School)45.844.8
 1%
   End of Course Science (Jacksonville City)45.844.8
 1%
   End of Course Science (Alabama)42.631.7
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students716782
 9.2%
African American221260
 17.6%
American Indian00
Asian77
Hispanic2830
 7.1%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White454474
 4.4%
Two or More Races39
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.5%58.6%
 13%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jacksonville High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 782 students attended Jacksonville High School.

Yes. Jacksonville High School ranks in the top 6.1% of Alabama high schools.

Students at Jacksonville High School are 61% White, 33% African American, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Jacksonville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kitty Stone Elementary School


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