Choctaw County High School
Choctaw County High School serves 342 students in grades 7-12.
Choctaw County High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Choctaw County High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Choctaw County High School's student population of 342 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 342 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Choctaw County High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Choctaw County High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1209 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | 85% | 33% |
| White | 15% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Choctaw County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Choctaw County High School is Southern Choctaw High School (16.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Choctaw County Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Butler Choctaw County Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 379 students10
0.2 miles
201 Tom Orr Drive
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3520 0.2 PK-6 379 - Gilbertown Southern Choctaw Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 327 students10
16.6 miles
10935 Highway 17
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 843-2461 16.6 PK-6 327 - Gilbertown Southern Choctaw High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 333 students10
16.6 miles
10941 Highway 17
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 843-5645 16.6 7-12 333 - Meridian Southeast Lauderdale Middle School Math: 41% | Reading: 34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 407 students10
25.8 miles
2535 Old Highway 19 S.e.
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 485-5751 25.8 5-8 407 - Meridian Southeast Lauderdale Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 52%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-4 | 508 students10
26.0 miles
2362 A Long Creek Road
Meridian, MS 39301
(601) 486-2500 26 K-4 508
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