Serving 986 students in grades 9-12, Cullman High School ranks in the top 50% 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 37% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 986 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cullman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Cullman High School's student population of 986 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
986 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Rankings
Cullman High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cullman High School is 0.25, 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
#402 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
86%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Cullman High School's ranking?
Cullman High School is ranked #402 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Cullman High School often compared to?
Cullman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview High School, Good Hope High School, West Point High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cullman High School?
The graduation rate of Cullman High School is 94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cullman High School?
986 students attend Cullman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Cullman High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cullman High School?
Cullman High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cullman High School offer ?
Cullman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cullman High School part of?
Cullman High School is part of Cullman City School District.
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