East Limestone High School in Athens, AL ranks #546 statewide in 2023, showing a decline from #362 in 2019, placing it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama overall.
The school's graduation rate consistently remained high at 95% from 2013 to 2023, well above the Alabama state average of 88% in 2023 and district average of 88%.
Math proficiency declined from 51% in 2019 to 28% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 30% in 2023; reading proficiency also fell from 54% in 2019 to 46% in 2022, slightly lower than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment grew from 812 students in 2001 to 1,281 students in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at approximately 34%; 38% of students were eligible for free or reduced–price lunch in 2023, reflecting socioeconomic shifts.
Serving grades 6 through 12, East Limestone High School had a 2023 student–teacher ratio of 21:1 with 1,281 students and 61 teachers, typical of a suburban Union County NJ high school size.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: East Limestone High School serves the southeast part of Athens, AL, covering an area of approximately 49.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located around 14.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Limestone High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
East Limestone High School's student population of 1,216 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,216 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Educating a Generation of Excellence
School Rankings
East Limestone High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Limestone High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#546 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Limestone High School's ranking?
East Limestone High School is ranked #546 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are East Limestone High School often compared to?
East Limestone High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Athens High School, Ardmore High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Limestone High School?
The graduation rate of East Limestone High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend East Limestone High School?
1,216 students attend East Limestone High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of East Limestone High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Limestone High School?
East Limestone High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Limestone High School offer ?
East Limestone High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Limestone High School part of?
East Limestone High School is part of Limestone County School District.
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