For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,819 students in Jasper, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 51 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Jasper, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jasper, AL are Memorial Park Elementary School, Maddox Intermediate School and Curry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Jasper have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jasper, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memorial Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 10th Ave
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-6461
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-6461
Gr: 2-3 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Maddox Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Panther Trail
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-3230
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 384-3230
Gr: 4-6 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Curry Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
85 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 387-7845
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 387-7845
Gr: PK-4 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
T R Simmons Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Viking Dr
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-2535
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-2535
Gr: PK-1 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Valley Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
155 Valley School Rd
Jasper, AL 35504
(205) 483-9381
Jasper, AL 35504
(205) 483-9381
Gr: PK-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Jasper Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 221-9277
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 221-9277
Gr: 7-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Curry Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3441
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3441
Gr: 5-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Jasper High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 221-9277
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 221-9277
Gr: 9-12 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Curry High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
155 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3887
Jasper, AL 35503
(205) 384-3887
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Walker County Center Of Technology
Vocational School
1100 Viking Drive
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-0561
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-0561
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Walker County Schools 180 Program
Alternative School
1601 Highland Avenue
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-9984
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-9984
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jasper, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Jasper, AL include Memorial Park Elementary School, Maddox Intermediate School and Curry Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jasper?
11 public schools are located in Jasper.
What percentage of students in Jasper go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Jasper are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper?
Jasper public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jasper are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jasper include: Jasper High School vs. Curry High School, Curry High School vs. Jasper High School, Memorial Park Elementary School vs. Curry Elementary School
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