Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School ranks in the top 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 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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-8
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School's student population of 510 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School is 0.17, 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
#595 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
4%
32%
White
91%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School's ranking?
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School is ranked #595 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School often compared to?
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Curry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School?
510 students attend Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School?
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School offer ?
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School part of?
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School is part of Walker County School District.
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