Total enrollment
7,616
-346 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
Jackson County
Alabama · Public K-12
Across Jackson County, 23 public K-12 schools educate around 7,616 students, roughly 1 in 7 residents. The level mix runs 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high.
7-year change in Jackson County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
21
-2 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
75%
was 78%
% Hispanic
8%
was 6%
% Black
4%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
23
2 districts
Enrollment
7,616
NCES CCD
Median income
$51,908
Below Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.4%
Below Alabama avg
Elementary
10
2,299 students
Middle
4
1,273 students
High
3
1,159 students
Combined / other
6
2,885 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jackson County Public Schools
5,159 students · 2 districts in Jackson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Jackson County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
15.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
44
20.8% under 18
Test scores in Jackson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 20 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Dutton Elementary School· 77.9%
- Stevenson Elementary School· 72.4%
- Caldwell Elementary School· 70.9%
- Collins Intermediate School· 69.5%
- Macedonia School· 69.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- North Jackson High School· 18.1%
- Scottsboro High School· 30.6%
- Woodville High School· 47.5%
- Hollywood Elementary School· 55.4%
- Section High School· 56.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsboro High School | Scottsboro | High | 09-12 | 727 | · |
| North Sand Mountain School | Higdon | Combined | PK-12 | 694 | · |
| Pisgah High School | Pisgah | Combined | PK-12 | 598 | · |
| Skyline High School | Scottsboro | Combined | PK-12 | 586 | · |
| Caldwell Elementary School | Scottsboro | Elementary | 01-03 | 579 | · |
| Collins Intermediate School | Scottsboro | Middle | 04-06 | 538 | · |
| Woodville High School | Woodville | Combined | PK-12 | 504 | · |
| Section High School | Section | Combined | PK-12 | 503 | · |
| North Jackson High School | Stevenson | High | 09-12 | 432 | · |
| Stevenson Elementary School | Stevenson | Elementary | PK-04 | 360 | · |
| Scottsboro Junior High School | Scottsboro | Middle | 07-08 | 356 | · |
| Thurston T Nelson Primary School | Scottsboro | Elementary | PK-KG | 257 | · |
| Stevenson Middle School | Stevenson | Middle | 05-08 | 235 | · |
| Bridgeport Elementary School | Bridgeport | Elementary | PK-04 | 224 | · |
| Dutton Elementary School | Dutton | Elementary | PK-08 | 201 | · |
| Hollywood Elementary School | Hollywood | Elementary | PK-08 | 184 | · |
| Rosalie Elementary School | Pisgah | Elementary | PK-08 | 173 | · |
| Bridgeport Middle School | Bridgeport | Middle | 05-08 | 144 | · |
| Macedonia School | Section | Elementary | PK-08 | 138 | · |
| Bryant School | Bryant | Elementary | PK-06 | 103 | · |
| Flat Rock School | Flat Rock | Elementary | PK-06 | 80 | · |
| Jackson County Alternative School | Hollywood | Combined | PK-12 | · | · |
| Kevin Dukes Career Innovation Academy | Hollywood | High | 10-12 | · | · |
Cities in Jackson County
About Jackson County
In Alabama, Jackson County is a sparse county of about 53,053 residents. 23 public schools across the county instructs about 7,616 students between them.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $51,908, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 13%. That income level is 7% noticeably below the Alabama median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Jackson County consists of 10 elementary schools (2,299 students), 4 middle schools (1,273), 3 high schools (1,159), and 6 combined or other schools.
Jackson County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 5,159 students across Jackson County.
Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 4%: 7,962 students in SY 2017-18 versus 7,616 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Jackson County lost 2 schools, going from 23 to 21. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 78% to 75%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Jackson County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Jackson County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data