Ariton School
Tel:
(334)762-3152
- Ariton School serves 678 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Ariton School's student population of 678 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 678 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ariton School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ariton School is 0.31, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #247 out of 1,264 schools (Top 20%) | |
| 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 | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | 11% | 33% |
| White | 82% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dale County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ariton School is Pike Co High School (9.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pike Co High School (9.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Joseph W Lisenby Elementary School (10.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brundidge Pike Co High School Grades: 7-12 | 468 students
9.3 miles
552 S. Main Street
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334)735-2389 9.3 7-12 468 - Ozark Joseph W Lisenby Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 503 students
10.7 miles
860 Faust Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334)774-4919 10.7 PK-5 503 - Brundidge Pike Co Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 457 students
10.7 miles
186 Hillcrest Court
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334)735-2683 10.7 PK-6 457 - Skipperville George W Long High School Grades: 7-12 | 420 students
10.8 miles
2565 Co Rd 60
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334)774-2380 10.8 7-12 420 - Skipperville Gw Long Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 493 students
10.8 miles
2567 Co Rd 60
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334)774-0021 10.8 K-6 493
School Reviews
| 5 I loved Ariton high it was and still is the best school ever! go cats! - Posted by Student/Alumni - SDMmo |
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