Jackson County School District
School District · Hollywood, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
16
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,969
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
16
8 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,969
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Evaluating Jackson County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jackson County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Dutton Elementary School
Dutton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bridgeport Elementary School
Bridgeport · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Flat Rock School
Flat Rock · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#65 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,969
+$161 vs Alabama median
District size
5,181 students
Larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Jackson County ranks #65 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Jackson County's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Dutton Elementary School (8.6/10), Bridgeport Elementary School (7.8/10), and Flat Rock School (7.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 75% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Jackson County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Jackson County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dutton Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Bridgeport Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Flat Rock School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Hollywood Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Section High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Bryant School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Skyline High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Macedonia School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Stevenson Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | North Sand Mountain School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jackson County
Jackson County is a Hollywood, Alabama school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 5,181 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1. The district invests $12,969 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Jackson County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dutton Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Jackson County students show an average math proficiency of 50.4% and ELA proficiency of 57.5%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Jackson County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jackson County with test data.
Schools in Jackson County
16 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Hollywood
- Total Enrollment
- 5,181
- Teachers (FTE)
- 279
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jackson County?
Jackson County has 16 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jackson County?
The average composite rating for Jackson County is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jackson County?
Jackson County spends $12,969 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jackson County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jackson County is 18.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jackson County?
Dutton Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Jackson County with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Jackson County?
Across schools in Jackson County with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jackson County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Jackson County has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.5%
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- Limestone County (17)
- Houston County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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