Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School ranked #1271 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #979 in 2010 and consistently ranking in the bottom 50% statewide over recent years.
Math proficiency was 2% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with a notable decline from 72% in 2013; reading proficiency was 10%, lower than the state average of 47%, following a downward trend from 77% in 2012; science proficiency was 16%, also lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 2,128 students in 2013 to 1,592 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased substantially to approximately 75%, indicating rising socioeconomic challenges; minority enrollment remained very high at 99%, predominantly Black (non–Hispanic) students.
The school served grades 9–12 with an enrollment of 1,592 students in 2023 and a student–teacher ratio of 20:1, slightly higher than typical ratios in the district schools compared.
Graduation rates fluctuated, reaching 70% in 2023, consistently below the Alabama state average of 88%, and below the district average of 74%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,587 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 70% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jefferson Davis High School serves the northern part of Montgomery, AL, covering an area of approximately 33.4 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.7 miles to the school's edge, while the furthest boundary is about 8.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School's student population of 1,587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,587 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1968
School Rankings
Johnson Abernathy Graetz 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 Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School is 0.28, 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
#1271 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
84%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School's ranking?
Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School is ranked #1271 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School often compared to?
Johnson Abernathy Graetz High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Percy Julian High School, Carver Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School?
The graduation rate of Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School is 70%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School?
1,587 students attend Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School?
Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School offer ?
Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School part of?
Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
In what neighborhood is Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School located?
Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School is located in the Brentwood neighborhood of Montgomery, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Brentwood.
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