Chilton County High School serves 791 students in grades 9-12.
Chilton County High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 791 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chilton County High School's student population of 791 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
791 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Chilton County High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Chilton County High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#884 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
10%
9%

Black
17%
32%

White
67%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
87%
90%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
48%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chilton County High School's ranking?
Chilton County High School is ranked #884 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chilton County High School?
The graduation rate of Chilton County High School is 87%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Chilton County High School?
791 students attend Chilton County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Chilton County High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chilton County High School?
Chilton County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chilton County High School offer ?
Chilton County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chilton County High School part of?
Chilton County High School is part of Chilton County School District.
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