Hanceville High School, a Berkeley Heights public high school in Alabama, ranked #971 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from #478 in 2013 and fluctuating within the bottom 50% over recent years.
Graduation rate remained high at 95% in 2023, surpassing the Alabama state average of 88%, placing the school in the top 5% statewide for graduation.
Math proficiency stood at 10–14%, reading proficiency at 25–29%, and science proficiency at 20–24%, all significantly lower than Alabama state averages, with a declining trend in math proficiency from 44% in 2019 to 10–14% in 2023.
Enrollment held steady near 369 students (grades 9–12) in 2023, with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; minority enrollment accounted for 28%, with 61% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating increasing socioeconomic need over recent years.
served grades 9–12 with 20 full–time teachers and did not offer virtual instruction; it is Title I eligible and participated in the National School Lunch Program.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hanceville High School serves the southeast part of Hanceville, AL, covering an area of approximately 109.6 square miles. Families typically reside within a 15-20 minute drive, with the average distance to the school's boundaries being about 8.6 miles, and the furthest edge extending up to 17.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanceville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hanceville High School's student population of 363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
363 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Hanceville 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 Hanceville High School is 0.44, 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
#971 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
5%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
73%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2011–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanceville High School's ranking?
Hanceville High School is ranked #971 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Hanceville High School often compared to?
Hanceville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Point High School, Cullman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 Hanceville High School?
The graduation rate of Hanceville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hanceville High School?
363 students attend Hanceville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hanceville High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hanceville High School?
Hanceville High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hanceville High School offer ?
Hanceville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanceville High School part of?
Hanceville High School is part of Cullman County School District.
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