Hanceville Middle School ranked #485 in Alabama in 2023, showing improvement from #584 in 2021 but a decline from a peak at #357 in 2017, positioning it in the top 50% statewide overall.
Math proficiency was 26% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 54%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency remained strong at about 50–54%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew slightly to 321 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1; 77% of students qualified for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating a high socioeconomic need.
Minority enrollment was 26%, including 47 Hispanic and 11 Black (non–Hispanic) students, reflecting moderate demographic diversity within this suburban Alabama middle school.
Hanceville Middle School served grades 6 through 8 and maintained a consistent graduation rate of 95%, exceeding the state average of 88% from 2013 through 2023.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hanceville Middle School serves the southeast part of its school district in Hanceville, AL, covering an area of approximately 109.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.6 miles to the nearest zone edge and a maximum distance of 17.1 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanceville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hanceville Middle School's student population of 284 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hanceville Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanceville Middle School is 0.45, 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
#485 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2011–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Bulldog Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanceville Middle School's ranking?
Hanceville Middle School is ranked #485 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Hanceville Middle School often compared to?
Hanceville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Point Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Hanceville Middle School?
284 students attend Hanceville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Hanceville Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hanceville Middle School?
Hanceville Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hanceville Middle School offer ?
Hanceville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanceville Middle School part of?
Hanceville Middle School is part of Cullman County School District.
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