Keith Middle High School is a public secondary school in Orrville, Alabama, part of Dallas County Schools. It is one of three public high school in the Dallas County Schools System.
Serving 199 students in grades 6-12, Keith Middlehigh 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Keith Middlehigh School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Keith Middlehigh School's student population of 199 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1923
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Mascot
Bears
School Rankings
Keith Middlehigh 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 Keith Middlehigh School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1246 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
96%
32%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bears
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keith Middlehigh School's ranking?
Keith Middlehigh School is ranked #1246 out of 1,275 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Keith Middlehigh School?
The graduation rate of Keith Middlehigh School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Keith Middlehigh School?
199 students attend Keith Middlehigh School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Keith Middlehigh School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keith Middlehigh School?
Keith Middlehigh School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Keith Middlehigh School offer ?
Keith Middlehigh School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Keith Middlehigh School part of?
Keith Middlehigh School is part of Dallas County School District.
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