Gaylesville High School ranked #529 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #584 in 2022 and from as low as #977 in 2010, placing it in the top 50% of schools statewide.
Math proficiency was 20–24% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, showing a decline from 41% proficiency in 2019; reading proficiency was 50–54%, higher than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency was 30–34%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 489 students in 2000 to 361 in 2023; free and reduced–price lunch eligibility increased substantially over the past two decades, reaching 73% free lunch eligibility in 2023, indicating rising socioeconomic need.
Gaylesville High School serves grades PK–12 with 361 students and a student–teacher ratio of approximately 14:1 in 2023, lower than many district peers, reflecting stronger student attention.
Graduation rate was approximately 80% in 2023, lower than the state average of 88% and district average of 87%, with the rate remaining mostly steady but below state and district levels over recent years.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gaylesville High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 600 square miles around Gaylesville, AL, with typical drives to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 15.2 miles to the zone's edge, extending as far as 23.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gaylesville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Gaylesville High School's student population of 341 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of Gaylesville School, working with parents and the community, is to provide all students: the opportunity to learn in a caring, safe, and secure environment.
School Rankings
Gaylesville 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 Gaylesville High School is 0.06, 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
#529 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
1%
31%
White
97%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Gaylesville High School's ranking?
Gaylesville High School is ranked #529 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Gaylesville High School often compared to?
Gaylesville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Bluff High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gaylesville High School?
The graduation rate of Gaylesville High School is 80%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gaylesville High School?
341 students attend Gaylesville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Gaylesville High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gaylesville High School?
Gaylesville High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gaylesville High School offer ?
Gaylesville High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gaylesville High School part of?
Gaylesville High School is part of Cherokee County School District.
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