Summary:
The city of Kimberly, Alabama is home to two schools - Mortimer Jordan High School and North Jefferson Middle School, both of which serve students in the Jefferson County school district.
Of the two schools, North Jefferson Middle School appears to be the higher-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top 100 middle schools in Alabama and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts significantly higher proficiency rates on state assessments, particularly in English Language Arts, where 67.91% of 6th graders were proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to 46.55% in the county and 56.81% statewide. In contrast, Mortimer Jordan High School has a lower 3-star rating and a more variable ranking history.
While Mortimer Jordan High School stands out for its relatively high graduation rate of 90% in 2023-2024, which is well above the county and state averages, both schools share similar chronic absenteeism rates of 14.8% in 2023-2024, slightly above the state average. Additionally, the schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating the need to consider socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student learning and achievement. The difference in per-student spending between the high school and middle school is also notable and may be worth further investigation to understand the resource allocation and potential impacts on educational outcomes.
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