Zion Chapel High School

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Zion Chapel High School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
29256 Highway 87,  Jack, AL
Coffee County Schools
4.0
4.2
887 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Bob J Hartwell
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
44%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
C+
Teachers
C
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
44%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.3%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
17.8%
State Average
27.8%
Science
19.4%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
380:1

Student Diversity

Female
55%
Male
45%
White
92.9%
Hispanic
2.6%
Two or more races
2.5%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Troy University 75 Students
Enterprise State Community College 52 Students
Auburn University 38 Students
The University of Alabama 35 Students
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College 32 Students
Wallace Community College - Dothan 30 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 21 Students
Samford University 20 Students
University of South Alabama 18 Students
Faulkner University 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 19 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Psychology 8 Students
Business 7 Students
Physical Therapy 6 Students
Education 5 Students
Elementary Education 5 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 5 Students
Biology 4 Students
Cosmetology 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 51 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/2/2025
I have attended this school since kindergarten, and I have always loved it. The foundation of the school is its close knit community. Everyone is family in the community. We always support one another in all events; this ranges from supporting a softball team at the state tournament, all the way to running food drives for families in need.
4.0 Senior
9/17/2025
well this school is good but there are some spots that they need to fix but it is still good over all this school treats you like family. and we have snack bag Fridays some kids get some food to take home.
3.0 Senior
6/14/2020
Been there since sixth grade, and the teachers are nice and enjoy their students. However, the school is underfunded and most electives aren't prioritized enough.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 13 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/31/2022
I graduated from this school and my children graduated from Zion. This is an amazing school and community. Of course, it is smaller and may not have everything a larger school has or offers. But Zion Chapel has some of the most successful graduates around. The teachers and counselors truly care abou...
5.0 parent
1/16/2017
The school has grown very much in the last five years. The community is very involved with the school programs. The youth sports program is improving a lot and is getting their own fields and places for games and practice. As a parent of a student there, it is good to know that quite a few of the te...
5.0 parent
1/16/2017
MY wife went to Zion and i learned then just how close the community is. There wasn't near as much separation between the haves and have-nots as the school i graduated from. Now my two children go there and they are very well adjusted and bright. Most of the faculty is great and the teachers seem to...
5.0 other
5/19/2014
This school is a very good school. The involvement in the school is unreal. If your looking for you child a safe place this is it. We have some of the best teachers in the state. As well as the top testing scores In the State. Its just a awesome place for education and athletics.

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Zion Chapel High School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Jack, AL and is served by the Coffee County Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 887 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Zion Chapel High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 22. Learn more about what Jack has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Zion Chapel High School.

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