Summary:
Kimberly, Alabama is home to a single public high school, Mortimer Jordan High School, which serves grades 9-12 and enrolls approximately 886 students within the Jefferson County school district.
For parents considering this school, the most important takeaway is that Mortimer Jordan High School is a strong performer within its district but only average when compared to the rest of Alabama. In the 2025-2026 school year, the school dramatically outperformed the district average in every subject—by 7.5 points in math, 15.9 points in science, and 14.9 points in English. However, against state averages, the school only exceeds in science (41.26% proficient vs. 36.17% statewide) and essentially matches in English (33.82% vs. 33.73%), while lagging in math (22.71% vs. 27.21%). Science is clearly the school's academic anchor, showing a 4-point improvement year-over-year, and English also improved by 4.4 points. The school's graduation rate of 89.5% is below both the district (90.8%) and state (91.5%), which is a concern given its relatively strong test scores. Chronic absenteeism sits at 14.7%, above the state average of 12.0% but below the district's 16.9%.
One notable trend is the school's declining state ranking, which has slipped from 89th (2023-2024) to 118th (2025-2026), with its star rating dropping from 4 to 3 stars—even as science and English scores improved. This suggests other schools are improving faster or ranking criteria have shifted. With 34.88% of students receiving free/reduced lunch, the school serves a moderate-poverty population yet still achieves near-state-average results. The student-teacher ratio is 18.1:1, and per-student spending data is outdated (from 2018-2019 at $9,237). Overall, Mortimer Jordan High School appears to be a bright spot within a struggling district, but families should weigh its strong science program and district outperformance against its below-average graduation rate and slipping state standing.
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