McAdory High School
Reported Enrollment
1,162
students
District
Jefferson County
County Context Score
42/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
4800 McAdory School Rd, McCalla, AL, 35111
School District
Jefferson County
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 010192000725
- District ID
- 0101920
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,162 students
School Setting
Rural: Fringe
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
McAdory High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Jefferson County has 176 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 57 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What McAdory High School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Jefferson County, Jefferson County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Rural: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for McAdory High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Jefferson County.
1,162 students
McAdory High School reports 1,162 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 37 other high schools in Jefferson County with enrollment data, 30 report fewer students and 7 report more. The peer median is 738 students.
38 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 741 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
57 district schools
Jefferson County lists 30 primary, 11 middle, 13 high, 3 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
30
Middle
11
High
13
Other
3
Nearby context inside Jefferson County
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is McAdory High School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Jefferson County.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for McAdory High School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the McAdory High School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare McAdory High School with nearby schools?
McAdory High School should be compared with 38 high schools in Jefferson County, plus other schools in Jefferson County. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for McAdory High School?
Before using McAdory High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Jefferson County.
Part of Jefferson County
McAdory High School is one of 57 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 35,951 students across 57 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
57
Reported Enrollment
35,951
57 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Jefferson County Counseling Learning CenterEastKG–12 · OtherListed only
- ClayChalkville High School9–12 · HighProfile
- ClayChalkville Middle School6–8 · MiddleProfile
- McAdory Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Adamsville Elementary SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Bagley Elementary SchoolPK–4 · PrimaryListed only
- Minor Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Bragg Middle School6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Brighton SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Brookville Elementary SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Huffman High SchoolMagnet
Shades Valley High School
Hueytown High School
Gardendale High School
Pinson Valley High School
Jefferson County Schools
County Context Score
42/100
County-level composite across 176 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.