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Amelia L Johnson High School

Coates St
Thomaston, AL 36783

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Amelia L Johnson High School serves 151 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.

Amelia L Johnson High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 151 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in AL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Amelia L Johnson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Amelia L Johnson High School's student population of 151 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Total Students

151 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

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School Rankings

Amelia L Johnson High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Amelia L Johnson High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#1098 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

24%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

46%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

Black

99%

32%

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White

53%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.02

0.61

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Graduation Rate

≥80%

90%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

97%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Amelia L Johnson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Marengo County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amelia L Johnson High School's ranking?

Amelia L Johnson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Amelia L Johnson High School?

The graduation rate of Amelia L Johnson High School is 80%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.

How many students attend Amelia L Johnson High School?

151 students attend Amelia L Johnson High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

99% of Amelia L Johnson High School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Amelia L Johnson High School?

Amelia L Johnson High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Amelia L Johnson High School offer ?

Amelia L Johnson High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12

What school district is Amelia L Johnson High School part of?

Amelia L Johnson High School is part of Marengo County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 151 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education