Jackson County School District had 306 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 91.1% of the 336 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the district decreased compared to the previous school year, when 324 students were prepared for college.
Across Jackson County School District, Section High School stood out, with almost 83.8% of students set to graduate considered ready for college.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. 89.4% of white students were considered ready for college in the 2023-24 school year. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Jackson County School District had an overall graduation rate of 93.8%.
Alabama’s educational system was rated as one of the worst in the U.S., according to a 2023 study from Scholaroo. The state was ranked 46th based on factors such as school quality, student success, and teacher-to-student ratio.
| School name | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| Section High School | 68 | 83.8% |
| North Jackson High School | 84 | * |
| North Sand Mountain School | 65 | * |
| Pisgah High School | 59 | * |
| Skyline High School | 34 | * |
| Woodville High School | 26 | * |
*Data for small student groups is suppressed to ensure privacy.
