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4 schools in Jackson

Alabama · Public K-12

Parents in Jackson have 4 public K-12 options when picking a school, with combined enrollment near 1,325 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Jackson

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,325
-306 (-19%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
24%
was 32%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
70%
was 65%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Jackson High SchoolHigh09-12376
Jackson Intermediate SchoolElementary03-05282
Jackson Middle SchoolMiddle06-08278
Joe M Gillmore Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-02389

About Jackson

Jackson, Alabama is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,325 students. By school count, it is a compact city.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Jackson average about 331 students each, 39% below the Alabama norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Jackson has shrank 19% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,631 students to 1,325. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 32% to 24%.

On this page, the community for Jackson discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Jackson, Alabama?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Jackson, with a combined enrollment of about 1,325.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Jackson?
Jackson has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Jackson?
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School is the largest public school in Jackson by enrollment, with approximately 389 students.
What school districts serve Jackson?
Jackson public schools are operated by Clarke County.
What grade levels do public schools in Jackson cover?
Public schools in Jackson serve students from pre-K through grade 12.