Ariton School
Tel:
(334) 762-2371
Ariton School serves 690 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Ariton School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 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% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Ariton School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math 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 stayed relatively flat 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 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 Testing Rank | #226 out of 1270 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 11% | 33% |
| White | 80% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Brundidge Pike County High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 447 students10
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 Math: 53% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 454 students10
10.7 miles
186 Hillcrest Court
Brundidge, AL 36010
(334) 735-2683 10.7 PK-6 454 - Skipperville George W Long High School Math: 82% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-12 | 414 students10
10.8 miles
2565 Co Rd 60
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334) 774-2380 10.8 7-12 414 - Skipperville Gw Long Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 483 students10
10.8 miles
2567 Co Rd 60
Skipperville, AL 36374
(334) 774-0021 10.8 K-6 483
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