Mcadory High School ranked #1159 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #878 in 2011, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide in recent years.
Math proficiency remained low at 10% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 15%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was 16%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased modestly from 959 students in 2013 to 1,162 in 2023, with minority enrollment comprising 83% of the student body and 62% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges.
The school serves grades 9–12 with an enrollment of 1,240 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023, slightly higher than the ratio reported in previous years.
Graduation rates have consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 92% in 2023 compared to the Alabama state graduation rate of 88%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McAdory High School serves the southern part of its school district in Mc Calla, AL, covering an area of approximately 69 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching about 11.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcadory High School's student population of 1,259 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,259 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1920
School Rankings
Mcadory 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 Mcadory High School is 0.55, 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
#1159 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
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 ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
63%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
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
92%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Yellowjacket
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcadory High School's ranking?
Mcadory High School is ranked #1159 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mcadory High School often compared to?
Mcadory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hueytown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcadory High School?
The graduation rate of Mcadory High School is 92%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mcadory High School?
1,259 students attend Mcadory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Mcadory High School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcadory High School?
Mcadory High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcadory High School offer ?
Mcadory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcadory High School part of?
Mcadory High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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