Middle Schools in Jackson County

The Jackson County school district in Alabama is home to two middle schools: Stevenson Middle School and Bridgeport Middle School. Based on the available data, Bridgeport Middle School appears to be the standout performer in the district, consistently ranking higher than Stevenson Middle School in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings and maintaining a 4-star rating, while Stevenson has a 3-star rating.

Bridgeport Middle School has outperformed Stevenson Middle School and the Jackson County and Alabama averages on most of the standardized test score metrics, particularly in mathematics and English/language arts. Additionally, Bridgeport Middle School has a significantly higher per-student spending of $15,280 compared to $8,766 for Stevenson Middle School, which may be a contributing factor to its stronger academic performance.

Both schools have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement. Addressing the underlying causes of chronic absenteeism, such as socioeconomic factors or school climate, could be an area of focus for these schools. Additionally, the high percentages of economically disadvantaged students at both schools (as indicated by the free/reduced lunch rates) suggest the need to ensure equitable access to resources and support for these students to help them succeed academically.