Ardmore High School serves 1,003 students in grades 6-12.
Ardmore 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 15% (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 38% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,003 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ardmore High School's student population of 1,003 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,003 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ardmore 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 Ardmore High School is 0.25, 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
#721 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
2%
32%
White
86%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Ardmore High School's ranking?
Ardmore High School is ranked #721 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ardmore High School?
The graduation rate of Ardmore High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Ardmore High School?
1,003 students attend Ardmore High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ardmore High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ardmore High School?
Ardmore High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Ardmore High School offer ?
Ardmore High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Ardmore High School part of?
Ardmore High School is part of Limestone County School District.
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