New Hope High School is located in New Hope, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Madison County Schools system. The current principal is David Manning. Enrollment as of the end of the 2021 school year is 600 students in grades 7–12.
Serving 605 students in grades 7-12, New Hope 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 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Hope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
New Hope High School's student population of 605 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 68% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
605 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Rankings
New Hope 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 New Hope High School is 0.50, 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
#714 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
7%
32%
White
69%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
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: Indians
- New Hope High School (NHHS) is located in New Hope, Alabama. It is part of the Madison County Schools system.
- Languages and language programs: Foreign Language: Spanish, French.
- Sport programs: Baseball, Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Cheerleadering, Football, Volleyball, Golf, Marching Band.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Hope High School's ranking?
New Hope High School is ranked #714 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are New Hope High School often compared to?
New Hope High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Hope High School?
The graduation rate of New Hope High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend New Hope High School?
605 students attend New Hope High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of New Hope High School students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Hope High School?
New Hope High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Hope High School offer ?
New Hope High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Hope High School part of?
New Hope High School is part of Madison County School District.
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