Ariton School
Tel:
(334)762-2371
- Ariton School serves 690 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Ariton School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Ariton School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Ariton School's student population of 690 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 690 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Ariton School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ariton School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #204 out of 1263 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 11% | 33% |
| White | 80% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dale County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Ariton School is Pike County High School (9.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Joseph W Lisenby Primary School (10.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brundidge Pike County High School Grades: 7-12 | 447 students
9.3 miles
552 S Main Street
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334)735-2389 9.3 7-12 447 - Ozark Joseph W Lisenby Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 505 students
10.7 miles
860 Faust Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334)774-4919 10.7 PK-2 505 - Brundidge Pike County Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 454 students
10.7 miles
186 Hillcrest Court
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334)735-2683 10.7 PK-6 454 - Skipperville George W Long High School Grades: 7-12 | 414 students
10.8 miles
2565 Co Rd 60
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334)774-2380 10.8 7-12 414 - Skipperville Gw Long Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 483 students
10.8 miles
2567 Co Rd 60
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334)774-0021 10.8 K-6 483
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