East Limestone High School vs. Athens High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
East Limestone High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Athens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,237 students in grades 6-12, East Limestone High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 1,121 students in grades 9-12, Athens High School ranks in the top 50% 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 29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
1,237 students
1,121 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#548 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#506 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
173
-
Grade 7 Students
175
-
Grade 8 Students
168
-
Grade 9 Students
203
304
Grade 10 Students
187
296
Grade 11 Students
167
272
Grade 12 Students
164
249
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
17%
% Black
20%
17%
% White
70%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%