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Albert P Brewer High School vs. Austin High School

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School Overview

School
Albert P Brewer High School
59 Eva Rd
Somerville, AL 35670
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Austin High School
3004 Modaus Road
Decatur, AL 35601
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Austin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Albert P Brewer High School in Somerville, AL, a Morgan County public high school, serves 755 students in grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of 16 to 1.
Math proficiency is between 15–19%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and district average of 30%, showing a decline from 40% proficiency in 2019.
Reading proficiency ranges from 25–29%, also below the state average of 47% and district average of 47%, with scores remaining significantly below state levels over recent years.
The graduation rate is 80–84%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88% and the Morgan County district average of 87%, with a general downward trend since 2020.
Minority enrollment is 17% with 55% of students eligible for free lunch, representing a continued increase in socioeconomic need from 28% free lunch eligibility in 2022, indicating notable demographic and economic shifts in this rural Alabama high school.
Austin High School in Decatur, AL, ranked #863 statewide in 2023, declining from #590 in 2014 and fluctuating in the bottom 50% in overall testing performance over recent years.
Math proficiency was 24% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 25%, also lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency stood at 26%, below the state average of 38%.
Minority enrollment comprised 72% of the student body in 2023, with total enrollment declining from 1,494 students in 2010 to 1,055 students in 2023, and free lunch eligibility rising to 59%.
The school served grades 10–12 with 1,055 students and 69 teachers, yielding a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, among the lowest in Alabama.
Graduation rates were 94% in 2023, above the state average of 88%, consistently ranking in the top 30% statewide.
Grades Offered
9-12
10-12
Total Students
755 students
1,055 students
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This chart illustrates the total number of students at Austin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
46% | 54%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Austin High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
69 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Austin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Albert P Brewer High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Morgan County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Austin High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Decatur City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#912 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#863 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Albert P Brewer High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Austin High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Albert P Brewer High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Morgan County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Austin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Decatur City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Albert P Brewer High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Morgan County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Austin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Decatur City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
26%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Albert P Brewer High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Morgan County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Austin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Decatur City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
94%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Albert P Brewer High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Morgan County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Austin High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Decatur City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Albert P Brewer High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Austin High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
200
30
Grade 10 Students
209
396
Grade 11 Students
181
333
Grade 12 Students
165
296

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Albert P Brewer High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Morgan County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
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% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Albert P Brewer High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Morgan County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Austin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Albert P Brewer High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Morgan County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Austin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Albert P Brewer High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Morgan County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Austin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
83%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Albert P Brewer High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Morgan County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Austin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Albert P Brewer High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Morgan County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Austin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Decatur City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.30
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Albert P Brewer High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Morgan County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Austin High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Decatur City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Albert P Brewer High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Morgan County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Austin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Decatur City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Albert P Brewer High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Morgan County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Austin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Decatur City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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