Rosecrans, Gen. William, Headquarters · Photo: Nettieintheboro · CC BY-SA 4.0Stevenson’s public schools outscore 67% of Alabama districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Stevenson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Alabama, not nationally.
From Alabama state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Stevenson’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 48% and math 29% in spring 2022, against 47% and 27% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,280 per student, against $13,926 across Alabama (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and six high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Stevenson’s grade
B+: better than 67% of Alabama school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Alabama average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Stevenson, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Stevenson
Stevenson Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 360 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Stevenson
Stevenson Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 360 students · 19:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Stevenson
Stevenson Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 360 students · 19:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Stevenson
Stevenson Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 360 students · 19:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Stevenson
Stevenson Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 360 students · 19:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Stevenson
Stevenson Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · 360 students · 19:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Stevenson
Stevenson Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 235 students · 18:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Stevenson
Stevenson Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 235 students · 18:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Stevenson
Stevenson Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 235 students · 18:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Stevenson
Stevenson Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 235 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Stevenson’s public schools are run by Jackson County School District, which also serves Bridgeport, Dutton, Hollywood and Hytop and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Stevenson vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Alabama towns that share Stevenson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenson | B+ | Jackson County |
| Bridgeport | B+ | Jackson County |
Every school in Stevenson
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Alabama’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Stevenson’s schools
Are Stevenson’s schools good?
By Alabama’s own tests, yes: the public schools Stevenson children attend outscore 67% of Alabama’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 67%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Stevenson in?
Jackson County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,159 students in 16 schools (2024–25).
Where do Stevenson kids go to high school?
One of 6 high schools, depending on your address: North Sand Mountain School, Pisgah High School, Skyline High School, Woodville High School, Section High School and North Jackson High School.
What is Stevenson’s graduation rate?
94% of the class of 2023 in Jackson County School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama.
How much does Stevenson spend per student?
$13,280 in Jackson County School District (FY2024), against $13,926 across Alabama. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Stevenson families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Stevenson → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Alabama. Stars are from neighbors.