Geraldine School

13011 Highway 227
Geraldine, AL 35974
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,150 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Geraldine School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,150 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Geraldine School's student population of 1,150 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,150 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Geraldine School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Geraldine School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#613 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Geraldine School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Geraldine School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Geraldine 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 2021-22 school year data.
29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Geraldine School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Geraldine School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
14%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Geraldine School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
23%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Geraldine School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Geraldine School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Geraldine School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Geraldine School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Geraldine School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Geraldine School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Geraldine School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Geraldine School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Geraldine School's ranking?
Geraldine School is ranked #613 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Geraldine School often compared to?
Geraldine Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fyffe High School, Crossville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Geraldine School?
The graduation rate of Geraldine School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Geraldine School?
1,150 students attend Geraldine School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Geraldine School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Geraldine School?
Geraldine School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Geraldine School offer ?
Geraldine School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Geraldine School part of?
Geraldine School is part of Dekalb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,150 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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