North Jackson High School

I love this school.Its has great academics as well as exellent top rated sport programs.Overall it is one of the best schools my kids have went too.
--Submitted by a parent

i think this school is doing its best now that Mr. Houston is principal. I think less emphasis on the football team and more on the band and other activities like dance. they are doing their best if only the state would give more!! Go Chiefs!!!

Way too much emphasis put on sports, such as football and not near enough on education. It seems if your child does not play sports he/she is a nobody at this school.

Overall, North Jackson is a really great school. It could use a few changes- one being that there is not a variety of electives offered because of funding- but with Coach Houston as principal, I believe those will be taken care of. The teaching staff is outstanding. Teachers like those that are at North Jackson are really hard to find. Especially Mrs. Butler, Mr. Smith, Coach Stewart, Mrs. Lusk, and Mrs. Adkins. These teachers will make sure that your child is properly educated; They may not be scholars when they graduate but they will be able to say that they learned something. For students who choose to dual enroll in college, the faculty will bend over backwards to ensure that you can afford it.
--Submitted by a former student

I am a former student of NJHS, and as far as I'm concerned it's a good school. There are some really great teachers, but all in all it IS a public school. The limitations placed on a public school because of funding issues and numerous other issues does not mean that a student can't learn in that environment. I personally learned immensely from the teachers, and I have very much succeeded in college thanks to the knowledge I brought with me from high school.
--Submitted by a former student

I think that there needs to be more classes offered such as dance, choir,and theatre. We need these types of extracurricular activities to keep our children motivated and out of trouble.
--Submitted by a parent

The school is just like anyother school in Alabama it needs more funding... more classes... more selection. When I was a senior I was sent home at 11 everyday because the school ran out of classes for me. NJHS is a good school, considering the funding. But do not expect to turn out scholars. The teacher qualities is not up to par with a coouple of teachers... but there are several amazing teachers. Such as Mrs. Blevins, Mrs. Buttler, Coachshrader.
--Submitted by a former student

I think the school has gotten alot better since the new princpal that we have now. My son is actually learning alot more since he is going there. The staff is teaching and taking time with the students there. I am very pleased with the school
--Submitted by a parent

With the help of Mr Stevens, North Jackson can be a better school. He is getting the students under control again. He is not letting the students take control of the school, like it was in the past. He is standing up and taking control of the problems that were way out of control. He is backing his teachers and bus drivers with what they have to say, and with the problems that they are having and were having. He is not letting the students run over them anymore like they were in the past.
--Submitted by a staff

I have had 8 children go through the school. Mr. Harding was a great Principal. This is my first year with a new principal. He seems fair, and is going to get the dress code back under control. One of the schools real weakness. They do put alot of meaning into their football team. Over all it is a Great school.
--Submitted by Debbie, a parent