Ardmore High School ranked #696 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from its peak rank of #402 in 2014 but improving from #721 in 2021, reflecting fluctuating overall state performance for this Union County NJ high school.
The school's graduation rate was 95% in 2023, significantly higher than the Alabama state average of 88%, placing it in the top 5% statewide.
Math proficiency stood at 21% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 43%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency matched the state average at 38%.
Enrollment slightly declined from 1,003 students in 2022 to 978 in 2023, with minority enrollment around 15% and 52% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating notable socioeconomic diversity.
Ardmore High School serves grades 6 through 12 with an enrollment of 978 students and a student–teacher ratio of 22:1 as of 2023.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 964 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ardmore High School serves the northeast part of Ardmore, AL, covering an area of approximately 69.3 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ardmore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ardmore High School's student population of 964 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
964 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Engage. Enlighten. Empower.
School Rankings
Ardmore 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 Ardmore High School is 0.30, 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
#696 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Ardmore High School's ranking?
Ardmore High School is ranked #696 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Ardmore High School often compared to?
Ardmore High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Athens High School, East Limestone High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ardmore High School?
The graduation rate of Ardmore High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ardmore High School?
964 students attend Ardmore High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Ardmore High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ardmore High School?
Ardmore High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ardmore High School offer ?
Ardmore High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ardmore High School part of?
Ardmore High School is part of Limestone County School District.
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