Good Hope High School ranked #772 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #376 in 2019 and showing overall ranking volatility over the past decade among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency ranged from 35% to 39% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 15% to 19%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 30% to 34%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment slightly declined from 463 students in 2017 to 443 in 2023 with a stable student–teacher ratio near 19:1, and minority enrollment remained at 14%, reflecting relatively stable demographics in this Berkeley Heights public high school.
The school served grades 9 through 12 with 480 students total and 23 teachers in 2023, offering Title I support with 44% of students eligible for free lunch.
Good Hope High School maintained a graduation rate of 95%, ranking in the top 5% statewide, consistently outperforming the Alabama state average graduation rate of approximately 88% over recent years.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Good Hope High School serves the southwest part of Cullman, AL, covering an area of approximately 79.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Good Hope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Good Hope High School's student population of 485 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Good Hope 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 Good Hope High School is 0.29, 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
#772 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2011–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Good Hope High School's ranking?
Good Hope High School is ranked #772 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Good Hope High School often compared to?
Good Hope High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cullman High School, West Point High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Good Hope High School?
The graduation rate of Good Hope High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Good Hope High School?
485 students attend Good Hope High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Good Hope High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Good Hope High School?
Good Hope High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Good Hope High School offer ?
Good Hope High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Good Hope High School part of?
Good Hope High School is part of Cullman County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Good Hope highschool gets a negative 0 review from me. The teachers dont't seem to be concerned with the students much at all. Mt daughter is a junior and has all A's and B's. I know that sounds great, but she never brings a book home or has homework. I feel that this is not preparing our children for higher education. There are limited options in the art and music department. Equipment is old and worn. The football field and stadium is a disgrace. There are loose, broken rocks everywhere. I believe this is a hazzard because someone could slip and be seriously injured. The facilities are a joke. There is one hallway that is the highschool. This also houses the offices of the principal, asst. principal, guidence councelor, and library; plus all of the classrooms. And parent involvement is minimal; I believe due to the politics in a small town. It's who you are and who you know. I would NOT reccommend Good Hope school to my dog!
3 10/10/2025
Good Hope High School obtained all new administration at the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year. The new principal has had to hire many new teachers and has made an appoint to hire the best ones that he could find. So far, we have gotten a gym remodel, new faculty, and we are on our way to getting new facilities such as a weight building for all athletes to use and a great deal of new technology for the classrooms. The academics have been raised this year also. The students are set to a new standard and are learning many new things. Of course, everything is not perfect, but this school year was the start of something wonderful, and I cannot wait to see everything that Mr. Hood does for our school.
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