George W Long High School serves 373 students in grades 7-12.
George W Long High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George W Long High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
George W Long High School's student population of 373 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George W Long High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of George W Long High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
8%
32%
White
89%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George W Long High School's ranking?
George W Long High School is ranked #97 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are George W Long High School often compared to?
George W Long High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ariton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of George W Long High School?
The graduation rate of George W Long High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend George W Long High School?
373 students attend George W Long High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of George W Long High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George W Long High School?
George W Long High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does George W Long High School offer ?
George W Long High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is George W Long High School part of?
George W Long High School is part of Dale County School District.
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