Gordo High School is a public secondary school located in Gordo, Alabama. The school was established in 1898.
Serving 473 students in grades 7-12, Gordo 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 5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gordo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Gordo High School's student population of 473 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 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 ↓
Year Founded
1898
School Rankings
Gordo 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 Gordo High School is 0.54, 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
#1010 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
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
Sports
Colors
White, Gold
School Mascot
Greenwave
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gordo High School's ranking?
Gordo High School is ranked #1010 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Gordo High School often compared to?
Gordo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pickens County High School, Aliceville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gordo High School?
The graduation rate of Gordo High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Gordo High School?
473 students attend Gordo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Gordo High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gordo High School?
Gordo High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gordo High School offer ?
Gordo High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gordo High School part of?
Gordo High School is part of Pickens County School District.
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