Serving 372 students in grades 9-12, Hokes Bluff 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 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hokes Bluff High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hokes Bluff High School's student population of 372 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hokes Bluff 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 Hokes Bluff High School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1103 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
n/a
32%
White
93%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hokes Bluff High School's ranking?
Hokes Bluff 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 Hokes Bluff High School?
The graduation rate of Hokes Bluff High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hokes Bluff High School?
372 students attend Hokes Bluff High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hokes Bluff High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hokes Bluff High School?
Hokes Bluff High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Hokes Bluff High School offer ?
Hokes Bluff High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hokes Bluff High School part of?
Hokes Bluff High School is part of Etowah County School District.
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