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Best Jackson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 7,611 students in Jackson County, AL (there are 4 private schools, serving 271 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, AL are Thurston T Nelson Primary School, Skyline High School and Caldwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurston T Nelson Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
202 Ida Moody Rd
Scottsboro, AL 35769
(256) 218-2600
Gr: PK-K | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Skyline High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
897 County Road 25
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 587-6561
Gr: PK-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
905 S Market St
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2500
Gr: 1-3 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1014 Jacobs Ave
Bridgeport, AL 35740
(256) 495-3147
Gr: PK-4 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Dutton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
180 Main St
Dutton, AL 35744
(256) 228-4265
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
North Sand Mountain School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
29333 Al Highway 71
Higdon, AL 35979
(256) 597-2368
Gr: PK-12 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Collins Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102 Legion Dr
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2700
Gr: 4-6 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Rosalie Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
162 County Road 355
Pisgah, AL 35765
(256) 451-3616
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Bridgeport Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
620 Jacobs Avenue
Bridgeport, AL 35740
(256) 495-2967
Gr: 5-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Pisgah High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
60 Metcalf St
Pisgah, AL 35765
(256) 451-3241
Gr: PK-12 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
Scottsboro Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1601 Heroes Drive
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2300
Gr: 7-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1212.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6369 County Road 33
Hollywood, AL 35752
(256) 574-2054
Gr: PK-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
930 Old Mt Carmel Rd
Stevenson, AL 35772
(256) 437-2203
Gr: PK-4 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Bryant School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6645 Al Highway 73
Bryant, AL 35958
(256) 597-2203
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1515.
Macedonia School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
196 County Road 49
Section, AL 35771
(256) 228-4483
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1616.
Flat Rock School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
788 County Road 326
Flat Rock, AL 35966
(256) 632-2323
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1717.
Section High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
141 Al Highway 71
Section, AL 35771
(256) 228-6718
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1818.
Stevenson Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Kentucky Ave
Stevenson, AL 35772
(256) 437-2945
Gr: 5-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1919.
Scottsboro High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
25053 John T Reid Pkwy
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 218-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2020.
Woodville High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
290 County Road 63
Woodville, AL 35776
(256) 776-2874
Gr: PK-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2121.
North Jackson High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
45549 Al Highway 277
Stevenson, AL 35772
(256) 437-2136
Gr: 9-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson County Alternative School
Alternative School
594 County Road 42
Scottsboro, AL 35768
(256) 574-6446
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kevin Dukes Career Innovation Academy
Vocational School
29727 Us Hwy 72 Suite B
Hollywood, AL 35752
(256) 574-6079
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, AL include Thurston T Nelson Primary School, Skyline High School and Caldwell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
23 public schools are located in Jackson County.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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