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Bob Jones High School

650 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758Madison City →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,920
Students
Total enrolled
97%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 12% vs nat'l
$14,105
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 14% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 29% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,920 students in grades 09–12 in Madison, Alabama.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,105 per pupil — close to 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

Bob Jones High School is a very large high in Madison, Alabama, serving grades 09–12 with 1,920 students. The district invests $14,105 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 24% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable 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 Bob Jones High School

1,920
Total Students
17.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
24%
Free Lunch
109
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,010 male · 910 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility24%
National avg 52% · 454 students
Student Composition
56%
8%
22%
Asian7%
White56%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black22%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010000800831

Academic Outcomes at Bob Jones High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
97
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
97%
State avg
91%
National avg
87%
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 35758

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,105Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,105
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,206
Student Support$2,680
Administration$1,693
Operations$2,116
Other$1,411
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,105 spent per student, an estimated $6,249 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
48%
44%
State government
47.9%
Local (property tax)
44.2%
Federal programs
7.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 97% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
MidTown Elementary SchoolMill Creek Elementary SchoolRainbow Elementary SchoolHeritage Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Liberty Middle SchoolDiscovery Middle School
↓
High School
James Clemens High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyMadison County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMadison City →
Phone: (256)772-2547
NCES ID: 010000800831
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Madison seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Madison City
High
James Clemens High School
2,149 students · 09–12
21% FRL
Mid
Liberty Middle School
1,493 students · 06–08
● 36 opp22% FRL
Mid
Discovery Middle School
1,334 students · 06–08
● 36 opp25% FRL
Elem
MidTown Elementary School
999 students · PK–05
● 36 opp26% FRL
Elem
Mill Creek Elementary School
940 students · PK–05
● 36 opp22% FRL
Elem
Rainbow Elementary School
926 students · PK–05
● 36 opp18% FRL
Elem
Heritage Elementary School
876 students · KG–05
● 36 opp22% FRL
Elem
Columbia Elementary School
784 students · PK–05
● 36 opp23% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
650 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758
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.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
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.