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Jemison Intermediate School

1491 County Road 44, Jemison, AL 35085Chilton County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 04–06Non-Charter
492
Students
Total enrolled
$11,616
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 19% vs nat'l
23.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 52% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 29% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 492 students in grades 04–06 in Jemison, Alabama.
19% below average funding
District spends $11,616 per pupil, 19% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Jemison Intermediate School is a mid-sized middle in Jemison, Alabama, serving grades 04–06 with 492 students. The district invests $11,616 per student — 19% below the national average of $14,347, with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Jemison Intermediate School

492
Total Students
23.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
85%
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (04–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution258 male · 234 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility85%
National avg 52% · 420 students
Student Composition
48%
41%
White48%
Hispanic / Latino41%
Black7%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010066002437

Academic Outcomes at Jemison Intermediate School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 11th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 35085

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,616Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,616
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,111
Student Support$2,207
Administration$1,394
Operations$1,742
Other$1,162
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,616 spent per student, an estimated $5,146 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
62%
17%
State government
62.2%
Local (property tax)
17.2%
Federal programs
20.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,616/student, 19% less than the national average
  • 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
  • 85% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Clanton Elementary SchoolJemison Elementary School
↓
Middle
Clanton Intermediate SchoolClanton Middle SchoolJemison Middle School
↓
High School
Chilton County High SchoolJemison High SchoolChilton County Alternative SchoolW A Lecroy Career Technical Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades04 – 06
Location—
CountyChilton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictChilton County →
Phone: (205)280-4840
NCES ID: 010066002437
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Jemison seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Chilton County
Elem
Clanton Elementary School
1,028 students · PK–03
● 43 opp67% FRL
High
Chilton County High School
783 students · 09–12
● 43 opp69% FRL
Other
Isabella High School
771 students · PK–12
● 37 opp68% FRL
Other
Thorsby High School
771 students · PK–12
● 43 opp64% FRL
Elem
Jemison Elementary School
740 students · PK–03
● 36 opp77% FRL
High
Jemison High School
686 students · 09–12
● 36 opp80% FRL
Mid
Clanton Intermediate School
621 students · 04–06
● 43 opp75% FRL
Other
Verbena High School
592 students · PK–12
82% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1491 County Road 44, Jemison, AL 35085
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.