New Brockton High School ranked #815 in Alabama in 2023, reflecting a decline from #596 in 2021 and showing overall weaker performance over recent years among Union County NJ high schools.
Graduation rates consistently reached 95% in recent years, notably higher than the Alabama state average of approximately 88%, placing the school in the top 5% statewide.
Math proficiency remained low at 10–14% in 2023, substantially lower than the state average of 30%, with a downward trend from 34% in 2019; reading proficiency was 42%, lower than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency was 30–34%, also lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 601 students in 2022 to 436 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady around 32%, and eligibility for free lunch rising over the past decade to 51%, indicating increased socioeconomic need.
The school serves grades 9–12 with 436 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, reflecting a trend of fluctuating staffing levels amidst declining enrollment in this Alabama high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Brockton High School serves the southeastern part of its school district in New Brockton, AL, covering an area of approximately 195.9 square miles. The average drive to the school from the edge of the attendance zone is about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest point being 15.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Brockton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
New Brockton High School's student population of 455 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate, Elevate, Empower.
School Rankings
New Brockton 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 New Brockton High School is 0.52, 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
#815 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Brockton High School's ranking?
New Brockton High School is ranked #815 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are New Brockton High School often compared to?
New Brockton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Enterprise High School, Elba High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Brockton High School?
The graduation rate of New Brockton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend New Brockton High School?
455 students attend New Brockton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of New Brockton High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Brockton High School?
New Brockton High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Brockton High School offer ?
New Brockton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Brockton High School part of?
New Brockton High School is part of Coffee County School District.
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