For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 278 students in Jackson, AL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Jackson, AL is Jackson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, AL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jackson, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
235 College Ave
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-3597
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-3597
Gr: 6-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson, AL include Jackson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson?
1 public middle schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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