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Jackson County

Alabama · Public School District
18
Schools
5,200
Students
$15,847
Per-Pupil Spend
+10% nat'l
63.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+11pp vs nat'l
92.5%
Graduation Rate
+6.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Jackson County is a public school district in Alabama serving 5,200 students across 18 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,847 is above average for a US public school district. 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (18)
Elementary Schools8 schools
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bridgeport Middle School05–08122
Stevenson Middle School05–08255
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Epruett Center Of Technology10–120
North Jackson High School09–12418
Other Schools6 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,847+10% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
29%
State
56.5%
Local (property tax)
29.4%
Federal
14.1%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
5,200
Students
64%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.5%
Opportunity Score39/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.5% graduation rate — 6.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jackson County?
Jackson County has 18 public schools, serving a total of 5,200 students.
What is the graduation rate for Jackson County?
The graduation rate is 92.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Jackson County spend per student?
Jackson County spends $15,847 per pupil — 10% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Jackson County?
64% of students in Jackson County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Jackson County?
No, Jackson County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Jackson County serve?
Jackson County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Jackson County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Jackson County is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.