Scottsboro Junior High School

About Scottsboro Junior High School

Scottsboro Junior High School is a public school located in Scottsboro, Alabama. It is part of the Jackson County School System and serves students in grades 6-8. The school is dedicated to providing a quality education to its students and offers a variety of programs and activities to meet the needs of its diverse student population. The school has a strong academic program with a focus on preparing students for college and career readiness. Students have access to a variety of clubs and activities, including sports teams, academic clubs, and student government. Scottsboro Junior High School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and events to enrich the learning experience. The school has a strong commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for its students. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and become successful in their future endeavors.

Address:	1601 Heroes Drive Scottsboro, AL 35768
Phone:	(256) 218-2300
Site:	sjhs.scottsboroschools.net
Grades:	7 – 8
Enrollment:	381 students

Overview Scottsboro Junior High School

Scottsboro Junior High School serves 381 students in grades 7-8.
Scottsboro Junior High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Scottsboro Junior High School

Scottsboro Junior High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Scottsboro Junior High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.