Fairview High School in Cullman, Alabama ranked #762 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from #593 in 2021 and #229 in 2019, placing it in the bottom 50% of testing performance statewide.
Math proficiency ranged from 25% to 29% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was also 25% to 29%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency followed the same pattern at 25% to 29%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew modestly to 539 students in grades 9–12 with 22% minority enrollment; the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch rose to 62% in 2023, indicating increasing socioeconomic need.
The student–teacher ratio was 21:1 in 2023 with 26 teachers serving 539 students, above the ideal ratio of about 16:1 found in comparable district schools.
Graduation rates remained strong between 90% and 94% over recent years, consistently exceeding the state average of 88%, despite challenges in academic proficiency metrics at this Union County NJ high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairview High School serves the northeast part of Cullman, AL, covering an area of approximately 115 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 6.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairview High School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Exceptional Educational Experiences for Everyone, Every Day
School Rankings
Fairview High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairview High School is 0.39, 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
#762 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2011–2024. Full 26-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 Fairview High School's ranking?
Fairview High School is ranked #762 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Fairview High School often compared to?
Fairview High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cullman High School, Holly Pond High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairview High School?
The graduation rate of Fairview High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Fairview High School?
512 students attend Fairview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Fairview High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairview High School?
Fairview High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fairview High School offer ?
Fairview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairview High School part of?
Fairview High School is part of Cullman County School District.
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