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Cedar Bluff High School vs. Gaylesville High School

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School Overview

School
Cedar Bluff High School
3655 Old Highway 9
Cedar Bluff, AL 35959
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Gaylesville High School
760 Trojan Way
Gaylesville, AL 35973
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Gaylesville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 623 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cedar Bluff High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Gaylesville High School ranks in the top 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
623 students
361 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cedar Bluff High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gaylesville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cedar Bluff High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gaylesville High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cedar Bluff High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gaylesville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Bluff High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cherokee 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 Gaylesville High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cherokee 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.

Test Scores

#363 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
#584 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cedar Bluff High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gaylesville High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
32%
(Top 30% in AL)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedar Bluff High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cherokee 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 Gaylesville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cherokee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55%
(Top 30% in AL)
50-54%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedar Bluff High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cherokee 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 Gaylesville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cherokee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in AL)
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedar Bluff High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cherokee 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 Gaylesville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cherokee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 50% in AL)
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Cedar Bluff High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cherokee 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 graduation rate of Gaylesville High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cherokee County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cedar Bluff High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Gaylesville High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
17
19
Kindergarten Students
52
24
Grade 1 Students
59
32
Grade 2 Students
54
25
Grade 3 Students
34
28
Grade 4 Students
51
23
Grade 5 Students
47
27
Grade 6 Students
34
27
Grade 7 Students
51
21
Grade 8 Students
44
22
Grade 9 Students
43
33
Grade 10 Students
54
20
Grade 11 Students
46
28
Grade 12 Students
37
32

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 Cedar Bluff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cherokee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gaylesville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cherokee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cedar Bluff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cherokee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Hispanic
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cedar Bluff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cherokee 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 Gaylesville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cherokee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Black
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cedar Bluff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cherokee 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 Gaylesville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cherokee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
88%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cedar Bluff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cherokee 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 Gaylesville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cherokee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cedar Bluff High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cherokee 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 Gaylesville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cherokee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cedar Bluff High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cherokee 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 Gaylesville High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cherokee County 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
67%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cedar Bluff High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cherokee 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 Gaylesville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cherokee County 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
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cedar Bluff High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cherokee 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 Gaylesville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cherokee County 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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