Gaylesville High School

760 Trojan Way
Gaylesville, AL 35973
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Gaylesville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Gaylesville High School's student population of 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
387 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Gaylesville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gaylesville High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#852 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
24%
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35-39%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gaylesville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
10%
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Black
1%
32%
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White
95%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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≥80%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gaylesville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #852 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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, Sand Rock High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 89%.
How many students attend Gaylesville High School?
387 students attend Gaylesville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Gaylesville High School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 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 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Gaylesville High School offer ?
Gaylesville High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Gaylesville High School part of?
Gaylesville High School is part of Cherokee County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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