Summary:
Jasper, Alabama is served by three middle schools—Maddox Intermediate School, Jasper Junior High School, and Curry Middle School—which together educate roughly 1,463 students in grades 4 through 8 across the Jasper City and Walker County districts.
For parents, the standout choice is Jasper Junior High School, which ranks 82nd out of 443 schools statewide (81st percentile) with a 4-star rating. Its English Language Arts scores are exceptional—7th grade hits 69.64% proficiency and 8th grade 67.07%, both well above state averages. Maddox Intermediate School is the strongest option for younger students, with 4th grade math (58.9%) and science (67.12%) proficiency far exceeding state norms. Curry Middle School has improved dramatically, jumping from the 40th to 54th percentile in rankings, but remains the lowest-performing school, particularly in 7th grade math where only 12.16% of students are proficient.
The most concerning trend is a consistent decline in math proficiency as students advance—Maddox drops from 58.9% in 4th grade to 35.68% in 5th grade, and Curry falls from 36.76% in 5th grade to just 12.16% in 7th grade. This suggests a systemic challenge with math instruction across all schools. Chronic absenteeism correlates with performance: Curry has the highest rate (17.7%) and lowest scores, while Maddox has the lowest (13.2%) and strongest early-grade results. Interestingly, Curry spends the most per student ($8,584) yet achieves the least, while Jasper Junior High spends the least ($6,596) and performs best—indicating resource efficiency matters more than funding levels. All three schools serve similar socioeconomic populations (50-55% free/reduced lunch), yet outcomes diverge significantly, pointing to instructional quality and school culture as key drivers. Science is a hidden strength across the board, with all schools exceeding state averages.
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