Glencoe High School

803 Lonesome Bend Rd
Gadsden, AL 35905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Glencoe High School ranked #835 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #329 in 2019, placing it in the bottom 50% for overall testing among New Jersey high schools.
The school's math proficiency was 20–24%, lower than the state average of 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency was 25–29%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged 35–39%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 343 students in 2018 to 283 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at around 10%, and 41% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating socioeconomic shifts over recent years.
Serving grades 9–12, Glencoe High School had 283 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which ranked among the lowest ratios (top 20%) in Alabama, reflecting a focus on student attention.
The school's graduation rate consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to the state's 88%, placing it in the top 5% statewide for graduation outcomes among Union County NJ high schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Glencoe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Glencoe High School's student population of 283 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Glencoe High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glencoe High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#835 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
30%
25-29%
47%
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
90%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glencoe High School's ranking?
Glencoe High School is ranked #835 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Glencoe High School often compared to?
Glencoe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southside 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glencoe High School?
The graduation rate of Glencoe High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Glencoe High School?
283 students attend Glencoe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Glencoe High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glencoe High School?
Glencoe High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Glencoe High School offer ?
Glencoe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glencoe High School part of?
Glencoe High School is part of Etowah County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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