Oak Grove High School, a Berkeley Heights public high school serving grades 6–12 with 732 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, ranked #775 in Alabama in 2023 after steady fluctuations between #549 and #1027 since 2012.
Graduation rates consistently ranked among the top 5% in Alabama, maintaining a rate of 95% from 2013 to 2023, higher than the state average of around 88–90% during this period.
Math proficiency declined notably from 74% in 2012 to 17% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 30% in recent years; reading proficiency was 41% in 2022, lower than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency was 27%, also below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from about 1024 students in 1999 to 732 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at approximately 7%; the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from 18% in 2002 to 47% in 2023, indicating socioeconomic shifts.
operated without offering virtual instruction and participated in the National School Lunch Program; it is Title I eligible and part of the Jefferson County education agency.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 777 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oak Grove High School serves the southwest area of Bessemer, AL, covering approximately 201.2 square miles. Families in the attendance zone typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 14.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Oak Grove High School's student population of 777 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
777 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1916
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove High School is 0.15, 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
#775 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
4%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
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)18.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Oak Grove High School's ranking?
Oak Grove High School is ranked #775 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Oak Grove High School often compared to?
Oak Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hueytown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Grove High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Oak Grove High School?
777 students attend Oak Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Oak Grove High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Grove High School?
Oak Grove High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oak Grove High School offer ?
Oak Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Grove High School part of?
Oak Grove High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
If you were not born here, you will not fit in to well, unless your child is extremely good at sports!
5 10/10/2025
I graduated from OG in 2000. I did not play sports, band, or anything else. Just did well in academics and was a shy person. However, i did fit in and loved this school. Even, begged my parents to never move until i graduted :-). I think the teachers were very involved especially if a student needed help. I liked the community as well. Didnt have many worries there.
5 10/10/2025
I loved this school and my children now go to it my thoughts return still cheating the red and white Go Tigers!
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