Hale County High School

50 Wildcat Way
Moundville, AL 35474
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 379 students in grades 9-12, Hale County 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hale County High School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
379 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hale County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hale County High School is 0.54, 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)
#1103 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hale County High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hale County High 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.
10-14%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hale County 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 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hale County High 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 Hale County High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hale County High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
47%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hale County High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hale County High 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%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hale County High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hale County High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Hale County High 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 Hale County High 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
49%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hale County High 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
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hale County High 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 Hale County High School's ranking?
Hale County High School is ranked #1103 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hale County High School?
The graduation rate of Hale County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hale County High School?
379 students attend Hale County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hale County High School students are White, 47% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hale County High School?
Hale County High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hale County High School offer ?
Hale County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hale County High School part of?
Hale County High School is part of Hale County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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