Serving 1,335 students in grades 10-12, Smiths Station High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Smiths Station High School's student population of 1,335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Smiths Station High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smiths Station High School is 0.52, 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
#823 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
19%
32%
White
66%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smiths Station High School's ranking?
Smiths Station High School is ranked #823 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Smiths Station High School often compared to?
Smiths Station High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, Opelika High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smiths Station High School?
The graduation rate of Smiths Station High School is 86%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Smiths Station High School?
1,335 students attend Smiths Station High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Smiths Station High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smiths Station High School?
Smiths Station High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Smiths Station High School offer ?
Smiths Station High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Smiths Station High School part of?
Smiths Station High School is part of Lee County School District.
School Reviews
3 3/16/2022
Great school with caring teachers. Newer campus. Lots of class choices.
2 11/15/2010
The students are terrorized and bullied by the faculty and staff, and attend under constant threat of their lives and rights.
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