For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,089 students in Jackson County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, AL are Skyline High School, North Sand Mountain School and Pisgah High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public high schools.
Jackson County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Jackson High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Skyline High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
897 County Road 25
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 587-6561
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 587-6561
Gr: PK-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
North Sand Mountain School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29333 Al Highway 71
Higdon, AL 35979
(256) 597-2368
Higdon, AL 35979
(256) 597-2368
Gr: PK-12 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Pisgah High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Metcalf St
Pisgah, AL 35765
(256) 451-3241
Pisgah, AL 35765
(256) 451-3241
Gr: PK-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Section High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 Al Highway 71
Section, AL 35771
(256) 228-6718
Section, AL 35771
(256) 228-6718
Gr: PK-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Scottsboro High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25053 John T Reid Pkwy
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2000
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Woodville High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
290 County Road 63
Woodville, AL 35776
(256) 776-2874
Woodville, AL 35776
(256) 776-2874
Gr: PK-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
North Jackson High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
45549 Al Highway 277
Stevenson, AL 35772
(256) 437-2136
Stevenson, AL 35772
(256) 437-2136
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Alternative School
Alternative School
594 County Road 42
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 574-6446
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 574-6446
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kevin Dukes Career Innovation Academy
Vocational School
29727 Us Hwy 72 Suite B
Hollywood, AL 35752
(256) 574-6079
Hollywood, AL 35752
(256) 574-6079
Gr: 10-12
Jackson County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
305 Bingham St
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2400
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2400
Gr: PK-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
51 County Rd 3
Princeton, AL 35766
(256) 776-2628
Princeton, AL 35766
(256) 776-2628
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, AL include Skyline High School, North Sand Mountain School and Pisgah High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
9 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jackson County include: North Jackson High School vs. North Sand Mountain School, Skyline High School vs. Woodville High School, Woodville High School vs. Skyline High School
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