Serving 344 students in grades 9-12, Childersburg High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Childersburg High School's student population of 344 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Childersburg High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Childersburg High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1057 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
52%
32%
White
42%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Childersburg High School's ranking?
Childersburg High School is ranked #1057 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Childersburg High School often compared to?
Childersburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Munford High School, Lincoln High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Childersburg High School?
The graduation rate of Childersburg High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Childersburg High School?
344 students attend Childersburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Childersburg High School students are Black, 42% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Childersburg High School offer ?
Childersburg High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Childersburg High School part of?
Childersburg High School is part of Talladega County School District.
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