James Clemens High School is a public high school in Madison, Alabama, United States. The school is a part of Madison City Schools. The school is named after James Clemens, the founder of Madison, Alabama.
Serving 2,159 students in grades 9-12, James Clemens High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Clemens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
James Clemens High School's student population of 2,159 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,159 students
Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
Year Founded
2012
Colors
Blue, Navy Blue, Carolina blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
James Clemens High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Clemens High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#229 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
19%
31%
White
54%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Clemens High School's ranking?
James Clemens High School is ranked #229 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are James Clemens High School often compared to?
James Clemens High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bob Jones High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Clemens High School?
The graduation rate of James Clemens High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend James Clemens High School?
2,159 students attend James Clemens High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of James Clemens High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Clemens High School?
James Clemens High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does James Clemens High School offer ?
James Clemens High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James Clemens High School part of?
James Clemens High School is part of Madison City School District.
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