Jemison High School

Jemison High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
25195 US Highway 31,  Jemison, AL
Chilton County Schools
3.8
2.0
685 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Alan Davis Thompson
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
540
Verbal
580
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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
62.2%
State Average
27.8%
Science
44.5%
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
310:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
48%
Hispanic
40.4%
Black
6.1%
Two or more races
5.2%
Native American
<1%
Asian or 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.
University of Alabama - Birmingham 134 Students
Auburn University 131 Students
The University of Alabama 119 Students
University of Montevallo 114 Students
Troy University 96 Students
University of South Alabama 72 Students
Jefferson State Community College 70 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 47 Students
University of North Alabama 46 Students
Jacksonville State University 44 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 41 Students
Business 40 Students
Psychology 23 Students
Biology 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 11 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students
Accounting 11 Students
Elementary Education 11 Students
Physical Therapy 11 Students
Criminology 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 48 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/9/2023
Overall, my experience at Jemison High School has been good. My teachers and administration seem to care about my success and the success of other students. I have been prepared to go into college with the way my teachers teach.
4.0 Senior
1/26/2021
Jemison High School is a great school. I enjoy the teachers and all the hard work they do. What I would change is an upgrade to the school building.
5.0 NicheUser
9/5/2019
Jemison High school is a really great school although I do think they should prepare their students for college more.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.0 4 Reviews
1.0 other
10/18/2016
Its dark and dismal. It has the appearance of being filthy. There is a total lack of respect for student opinion. Unless of course you are related to a teacher in some way. The average student without connections is treated as if they don't matter. If accused of any infraction they are guilty with o...
1.0 other
7/18/2012
I will be going to this school for my senior year.. First year there... I am putting a one star because of the uniforms. HONESTLY?! I have alot of clothes that i could wear.. now, i cant because the school would like to dictate what i wear, and how i wear it.. OF COURSE they are not worried more abo...
5.0 parent
8/6/2009
1.0 parent
9/19/2007

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Jemison High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Jemison, AL, in the Jemison neighborhood, and is served by the Chilton County Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 685 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Jemison High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $259,940. Discover additional schools in the area, like Thorsby High School, Chilton Christian Academy, Westwood Student Ministry, and more. Learn more about what Jemison has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jemison High School.

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