Serving 623 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cedar Bluff High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cedar Bluff High School's student population of 623 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
623 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cedar Bluff High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Bluff High School is 0.22, 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
#363 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
6%
32%
White
88%
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
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Cedar Bluff High School's ranking?
Cedar Bluff High School is ranked #363 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Cedar Bluff High School often compared to?
Cedar Bluff High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherokee County High School, Gaylesville High School, Centre Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cedar Bluff High School?
The graduation rate of Cedar Bluff High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cedar Bluff High School?
623 students attend Cedar Bluff High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Cedar Bluff High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cedar Bluff High School?
Cedar Bluff High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cedar Bluff High School offer ?
Cedar Bluff High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Bluff High School part of?
Cedar Bluff High School is part of Cherokee County School District.
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