The Judy Jester Learning Center is an active alternative school in Moulton, AL serving grades 7–12 with Title I eligibility and participation in the National School Lunch Program.
The school's 2023 graduation rate was 95%, higher than the Alabama state average of 88% and the district rate of 92%, marking an improvement from 80% in prior years.
In 2023, math proficiency was 53%, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was low at 30%, significantly lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency in 2022 was 11%, also lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment data shows zero students and teachers reported from 2017 onward despite prior enrollment around 135 students in 2004 with a student–teacher ratio near 12:1; historical data indicates a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (03-04)
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
3 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(03-04)8%
1%
Asian
(03-04)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(03-04)n/a
2%
Black
(03-04)88%
36%
White
(03-04)4%
60%
Hawaiian
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(03-04)n/a
n/a
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (03-04)
72%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend The Judy Jester Learning Center?
135 students attend The Judy Jester Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of The Judy Jester Learning Center students are Black, 8% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are White.
What grades does The Judy Jester Learning Center offer ?
The Judy Jester Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Judy Jester Learning Center part of?
The Judy Jester Learning Center is part of Lawrence County School District.
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