Fyffe High School
- Fyffe High School serves 970 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Fyffe High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Fyffe High School's student population of 970 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 970 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Fyffe High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fyffe High School is 0.42, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #450 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 21% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 33% |
| White | 73% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dekalb County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fyffe High School is Alternative School (4.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alternative School (4.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alternative School (4.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rainsville Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 5-12
4.7 miles
155 20th Street Ne
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256)638-4131 4.7 5-12 n/a - Rainsville Dekalb Annex School Special Education School
Grades: K-12
4.7 miles
409 E Main St
Rainsville, AL 36986
(256)638-4131 4.7 K-12 n/a - Rainsville Dekalb Vocational School Vocational School
Grades: 10-12
4.7 miles
409 Main St E
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256)638-4421 4.7 10-12 n/a - Rainsville Plainview School Grades: PK-12 | 1184 students
5.3 miles
76 Chavies Rd
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256)638-3510 5.3 PK-12 1184 - Section Macedonia School Grades: K-8 | 145 students
8.1 miles
196 County Road 49
Section, AL 35771
(256)228-4483 8.1 K-8 145
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