Florala High School ranked #912 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #664 in 2021 and remaining in the bottom 50% for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency ranged between 15–19%, lower than the state average of approximately 30%, while reading proficiency was 25–29%, also lower than the state average near 47%, with science proficiency at 15–19%, below the state average of about 38%.
Enrollment remained stable around 218–225 students from 2022 to 2023, with a consistent student–teacher ratio of 15:1; minority enrollment was 19%, with free or reduced–price lunch eligibility rising to 76% in 2023.
The school serves grades 7 through 12 as a Title I eligible institution, with 15 teachers and 225 students enrolled during the 2023–2024 school year.
Graduation rate was 90% in 2023, slightly higher than the state average of 88%, placing the school in the top 50% statewide for graduation outcomes.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Florala High School serves the southeast part of its school district in Florala, AL, covering an area of approximately 211.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 17.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Florala High School's student population of 233 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
233 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Florala 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 Florala High School is 0.33, 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
#912 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
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)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. 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 Florala High School's ranking?
Florala High School is ranked #912 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Florala High School often compared to?
Florala High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paxton School, Andalusia 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 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 Florala High School?
The graduation rate of Florala High School is 90%, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Florala High School?
233 students attend Florala High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Florala High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Florala High School?
Florala High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Florala High School offer ?
Florala High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Florala High School part of?
Florala High School is part of Covington County School District.
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