Below Average
#1082 of 1,356 schools in AL
Jb Pennington High School
High School · Blount County · Blountsville, AL
A Blount County high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
81 College St, Blountsville, AL 35031
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 33% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jb Pennington High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jb Pennington 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average644/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,036
Median home value
$135,100
Median rent
$771/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Blount County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–12 | Not available | 664 | Compare → |
| Cleveland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 7–12 | Not available | 363 | Compare → |
| Hayden High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 8–12 | Not available | 798 | Compare → |
| Southeastern SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 818 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Blount County
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #14 of 14
- District spending per student
- $11,462NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jb Pennington High School is listed in Blount County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jb Pennington High School
Jb Pennington High School is a public high school in Blountsville, AL, part of Blount County, serving approximately 525 students in grades 7th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,082 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jb Pennington High School
What grades does Jb Pennington High School serve?
Jb Pennington High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Jb Pennington High School?
Jb Pennington High School has an enrollment of approximately 525 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jb Pennington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jb Pennington High School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jb Pennington High School rank in AL?
Jb Pennington High School ranks #1,082 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Jb Pennington High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jb Pennington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Jb Pennington High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jb Pennington High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jb Pennington High School a charter school?
No, Jb Pennington High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jb Pennington High School a Title I school?
No, Jb Pennington High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jb Pennington High School?
64.8% of students at Jb Pennington 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 525
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Blount County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (205) 775-2050
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 35031)
- 7,937
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
Official sources & links
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 35031; 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
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