Scottsboro High School is a public institution located in Scottsboro, Alabama.
Serving 727 students in grades 9-12, Scottsboro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 727 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Scottsboro High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 56.7 square miles in Scottsboro, AL, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 15 minutes and an average distance of 6.1 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 9.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scottsboro High School's student population of 727 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
727 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1913
School Calendar
School Rankings
Scottsboro High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scottsboro High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#835 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scottsboro High School's ranking?
Scottsboro High School is ranked #835 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Scottsboro High School often compared to?
Scottsboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Guntersville High School, Kate D Smith Dar High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Scottsboro High School?
The graduation rate of Scottsboro High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Scottsboro High School?
727 students attend Scottsboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Scottsboro High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scottsboro High School?
Scottsboro High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Scottsboro High School offer ?
Scottsboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scottsboro High School part of?
Scottsboro High School is part of Scottsboro City School District.
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