James Clemens High School

James Clemens High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
11306 County Line Rd,  Madison, AL
Madison City Schools
4.4
4.1
2,121 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Brian Clayton
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
118
Full Time Teachers
118
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
620
Verbal
640
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
33
AP Pass Rate
81.6%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
25.6%
State Average
27.8%
Science
17%
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
538:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
White
56.7%
Black
19.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.9%
Hispanic
8.4%
Two or more races
4.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#8 Best Public HS in Alabama
Source: Niche

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.
Auburn University 730 Students
The University of Alabama 587 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 513 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 462 Students
University of North Alabama 280 Students
Vanderbilt University 223 Students
University of South Alabama 196 Students
Troy University 192 Students
Mississippi State University 183 Students
Calhoun Community College 181 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 181 Students
Biology 170 Students
Nursing 147 Students
Psychology 131 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 130 Students
Computer Science 107 Students
Engineering 69 Students
Mechanical Engineering 68 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 67 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 51 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 373 Reviews
4.0 Alum
3/14/2025
My overall experience at James Clemens High School was somewhat pleasant. I enjoyed their involvement in the health science department. However, I felt other areas needed some involvement and attention instead of one place. In addition, safety was slowly decreasing here as there have been many incidents by students and faculty.
5.0 Senior
3/12/2025
It is a very amazing school. The academics and school culture are top tier, there are many teachers, administrators and resources available to help students and prepare them for college.
4.0 Senior
11/27/2024
The one-hour break in the middle of the day is the best way I've seen a school set up. Many students have extracurriculars and can't meet for clubs, make-up work, etc. after school. Having that one hour for social life and school life combined gives students a sense of independence and control over their school lives. It gives time to make up work and meet for clubs so that as many students as possible can join the clubs they want.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 8 Reviews
2.0 student
8/8/2022
Overall, James Clemens is a decent school. We get an hour of lunch to eat, study, or socialize. However, this hour is when staff supervision is at its lowest. It's the reason why so many fights break out every day. It's just a normal occurrence. The amount of fights and lack of supervision makes me...
1.0 parent
2/16/2021
This school was fantastic before the new superintendent took over. Now, it’s awful. The kids have only attended two full weeks of school in the past year. When they are in school, they do not attend the full class session due to unnecessary masks breaks. They are failing miserably online and the sup...
5.0 parent
1/23/2019
Fantastic school, so glad we moved into this school's district over some of the other options we considered. The school really goes above and beyond in their taking care of students, both in the classroom and in the athletic arena.
5.0 parent
3/18/2018
I can't say enough good things. My daughter had to be placed on homebound while at the school. The teachers and staff did all they could to keep her from falling behind in her credits. Only criticism is the lack of baton twirling in the extra curricular activities.

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James Clemens High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Madison, AL, in the Madison neighborhood, and is served by the Madison City Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 2,121 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. James Clemens High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $469,249. Discover additional schools in the area, like Madison Baptist Academy, Liberty Middle School, Heritage Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Madison has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James Clemens High School.

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