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Finding JHS
Jacksonville, home of Jacksonville High School and Jacksonville State University, is a quiet town in east-central Alabama. Just over 10,000 people call Jacksonville home with another 7,000+ college students residing in town during school sessions.

Jacksonville is in northern Calhoun County fairly convenient to I-20 and Anniston to the south and I-59 and Gadsden to the northwest.

From Birmingham, take I-20 east to exit 185 (Alabama Highway 21, Anniston / Oxford). Follow Highway 21 north through Oxford and Anniston to Jacksonville. The drive takes about 45 minutes from Birmingham to the Anniston area and about 30 minutes from I-20 through Anniston to Jacksonville. We would recommend at least 1 hour and 30 minutes in total driving time, to be safe.

From Gadsden and points north and northwest, follow US Highway 431 south out of Gadsden towards Anniston. Approximately 20 minutes from Gadsden, turn left onto Alabama Highway 204 east. The turn is marked by a flashing signal. Travel just less than 10 minutes into Jacksonville past JSU on your right. Turn right on Alabama Highway 21 south through town.

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Jacksonville High School is located on the southern end of the city.

From the north, follow Alabama Highway 21 south out of the downtown Jacksonville. After passing the traffic signal at the CVS pharmacy, proceed about a mile to the next traffic signal (Mapco gas station on corner) and turn right onto George Douthit Drive (Wal-Mart is at this intersection just ahead on the right).

From the south (Anniston), traveling north on Alabama Highway 21, after a 5-mile stretch without a traffic light, you will enter the southern portion of town. The National Guard Armory and Wal-Mart are on the left. Turn left at the first signal onto George Douthit Drive.

Follow George Douthit Drive approximately one mile. Jacksonville High School will be on your left. Continue through the four-way stop and make the next left to proceed to the back parking lot for Olympiad parking.

Any Questions?
Drop the ESO at JHS staff an email from our contact us page. Or call us at 256-435-4177 during regular school hours.

Last Updated: January 8, 2023.


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