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#646 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 48% in state

Bob Jones High School

High School · Madison City · Madison, AL

A Madison City high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

650 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758

  • Math 51% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 54% proficient (2022)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation14.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$11,575
Chronic Absenteeism18.3%

Students at Bob Jones High School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 53% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
75%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

28.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bob Jones High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,540/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madison), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$115,780

Median home value

$336,700

Median rent

$1,375/mo

College educated

63.9%

Homeownership

69.8%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35758; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14.4% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Columbia High SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.89–122.5 mi940Compare →
St John Paul II Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0private9–122.8 mi344Compare →
James Clemens High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.09–122.9 mi2,121Compare →
Huntsville Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0privateK–123.3 mi104Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Madison City

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#11 of 11
District spending per student
$11,575NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bob Jones High School is listed in Madison City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bob Jones High School

Bob Jones High School is a public high school in Madison, AL, part of Madison City, serving approximately 1,968 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #646 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bob Jones High School

What grades does Bob Jones High School serve?

Bob Jones High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bob Jones High School?

Bob Jones High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,968 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bob Jones High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bob Jones High School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bob Jones High School rank in AL?

Bob Jones High School ranks #646 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Bob Jones High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bob Jones High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bob Jones High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bob Jones High School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bob Jones High School a charter school?

No, Bob Jones High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bob Jones High School a Title I school?

No, Bob Jones High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bob Jones High School?

28.2% of students at Bob Jones High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,968
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
109
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.3%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 35758)
48,929
Area average commute
19.7 min
Area median age
38.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35758; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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