Jefferson County Schools serves 33,844 students across a suburban area in Alabama, with stable enrollment showing a 0.4% increase from the prior year. The district operates 57 schools comprising 30 elementary, 11 middle, and 13 high schools with a student-teacher ratio of 18.5:1 and 1,940 teachers.
Academically, the district's proficiency rates fall below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 20.3% compared to the state average of 31.9%, while reading proficiency reaches 44.8% against a state average of 54.5%. The district's graduation rate of 90.8% exceeds the state average of 88.4%.
The student population reflects significant economic and educational support needs. Approximately 63.8% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, 9.9% are English learners, and 16.0% receive special education services. Demographically, the district is 52.1% Black, 41.2% White, and 15.8% Hispanic, representing a diverse student body.
Financially, Jefferson County Schools operates with a total budget of $466.2 million, spending $12,969 per pupil, slightly above the state average of $12,157. Revenue distribution includes 55.1% from state sources, 29.3% from local funding, and 15.6% from federal sources, indicating reliance on state and local contributions for operations.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 4, 2026.
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Total Students
33,844
Schools
57
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,969
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
20.3%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Source: Alabama State Department of Education, State Accountability Indicator Scores, 2024-25 School Year. Alabama uses a points-based accountability system (0-100) with A-F letter grades.