Serving 801 students in grades 9-12, Chilton County 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 15-19% (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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 801 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (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
Chilton County High School's student population of 801 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
801 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chilton County 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 Chilton County High School is 0.55, 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
#981 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
14%
10%
Black
17%
32%
White
64%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #981 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Chilton County High School often compared to?
Chilton County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calera High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Chilton County High School?
The graduation rate of Chilton County High School is 89%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Chilton County High School?
801 students attend Chilton County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Chilton County High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
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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