Hanceville High School
Hanceville High School serves 372 students in grades 9-12.
Hanceville High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hanceville High School's student population of 372 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hanceville High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hanceville High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#884 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
5%
32%
White
67%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hanceville High School often compared to?
Hanceville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Point High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hanceville High School?
The graduation rate of Hanceville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hanceville High School?
372 students attend Hanceville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Hanceville High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanceville High School?
Hanceville High School has a student ration of 18:1, 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
What school district is Hanceville High School part of?
Hanceville High School is part of Cullman County School District.
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