Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Brantley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brantley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Brantley High School's student population of 548 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Brantley 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 Brantley High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#680 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
27%
32%
White
64%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brantley High School's ranking?
Brantley High School is ranked #680 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Brantley High School often compared to?
Brantley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Luverne High School, Highland Home School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brantley High School?
The graduation rate of Brantley High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Brantley High School?
548 students attend Brantley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Brantley High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brantley High School?
Brantley High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brantley High School offer ?
Brantley High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brantley High School part of?
Brantley High School is part of Crenshaw County School District.
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