Serving 830 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ariton School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 830 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ariton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ariton School's student population of 830 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
830 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ariton School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ariton School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#287 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
10%
32%
White
78%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ariton School's ranking?
Ariton School is ranked #287 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Ariton School often compared to?
Ariton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George W Long High School, Gw Long Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ariton School?
The graduation rate of Ariton School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Ariton School?
830 students attend Ariton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ariton School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ariton School?
Ariton School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Ariton School offer ?
Ariton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Ariton School part of?
Ariton School is part of Dale County School District.
School Reviews
5 2/17/2020
I love Ariton School. Go cats!!
5 9/12/2011
I loved Ariton high it was and still is the best school ever! go cats!
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