Jackson High School vs Jackson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–12
376 students
Jackson Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
278 students
| Measure | Jackson High School Jackson, Alabama | Jackson Middle School Jackson, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 304 | #171 of 263 |
| National rank | #14035 of 16,910 | #10590 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 376 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 46% |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 26.7).
- •Jackson Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 22%).
- •Jackson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Jackson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 73.7%).
- •Jackson High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 19.9).
- •Jackson High School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 278.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jackson High School better than Jackson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Middle School ranks higher (36.3 vs 26.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jackson High School and Jackson Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson High School: 376. Jackson Middle School: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson High School and Jackson Middle School rank in Alabama?
Jackson High School is 233rd of 304 and Jackson Middle School is 171st of 263 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).