Jackson Middle School vs. Leroy High School
Should you attend Jackson Middle School or Leroy High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jackson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Leroy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 296 students in grades 6-8, Jackson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Leroy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-12
Total Students
296 students
441 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#942 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#738 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
18
Kindergarten Students
-
26
Grade 1 Students
-
33
Grade 2 Students
-
24
Grade 3 Students
-
18
Grade 4 Students
-
34
Grade 5 Students
-
24
Grade 6 Students
107
32
Grade 7 Students
87
27
Grade 8 Students
102
41
Grade 9 Students
-
44
Grade 10 Students
-
37
Grade 11 Students
-
44
Grade 12 Students
-
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
12%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
n/a
% Black
69%
24%
% White
28%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
