Pleasant Home School's state ranking declined from #366 in 2022 to #539 in 2023 among Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency fell to 24% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 51%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 45–49%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 511 students in grades PK–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, maintaining one of the lowest ratios (top 20%) in Alabama.
Minority enrollment was 11%, and free lunch eligibility rose from 38% in 2022 to 57% in 2023.
The graduation rate remained steady at 90% in 2023, slightly higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
Enrollment declined from 592 students in 2016 to 498 in 2023, and the percentage eligible for free lunch increased significantly from 37% in 2019 to 57% in 2023, reflecting notable socioeconomic shifts at this Covington County, Alabama school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Pleasant Home School serves the southwest part of Andalusia, AL, covering an area of approximately 223.4 square miles. Families typically drive between 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 10.4 miles and the furthest edge located 12.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Home School's student population of 508 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
508 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pleasant Home School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Home School is 0.24, 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
#539 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
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
≥90%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
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 Pleasant Home School's ranking?
Pleasant Home School is ranked #539 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pleasant Home School often compared to?
Pleasant Home Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Straughn High School, Opp High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasant Home School?
The graduation rate of Pleasant Home School is 90%, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pleasant Home School?
508 students attend Pleasant Home School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Pleasant Home School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Home School?
Pleasant Home School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pleasant Home School offer ?
Pleasant Home School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Home School part of?
Pleasant Home School is part of Covington County School District.
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