Jasper Junior High School

Jasper Junior High School serves 467 students in grades 7-8 within the Jasper City district in Jasper, AL, and has earned a solid reputation as a consistently strong performer in the state.

This school stands out for its exceptional work in English Language Arts and science. In 7th grade ELA, about 70% of students are proficient, which is 14 points above the state average, and 8th grade science proficiency sits at 65%, an 11-point advantage. These results far outpace nearby schools like Sumiton Middle School and Oakman Middle School, which rank in the 21st and 44th percentiles statewide, respectively. Jasper Junior High also does notably well supporting students with special needs, ranking in the 86th percentile for that subgroup—a feat many schools struggle to achieve. The school is also efficient with its resources, spending about $6,596 per student, roughly 25-30% less than neighboring schools like Curry Middle School and Bankhead Middle School, while still achieving better outcomes than most of them.

However, there are a few areas parents should watch. Math proficiency has declined, dropping from 39% to 32% in 7th grade over the past two years, and there appears to be a significant dip in math scores as students transition from Maddox Intermediate School. Chronic absenteeism has also more than doubled since 2021, now at 15.4%, which is above the state average. Additionally, while female students rank in the 86th percentile, male students rank lower at the 73rd percentile, a gap that has widened in recent years. Despite these challenges, the school's overall 4-star rating and strong performance with African American students (74th percentile) show a school that is doing many things right and has a solid foundation to build on.