Florala High School vs. Paxton School
Should I attend Florala High School or Paxton School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Florala High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Paxton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 222 students in grades 7-12, Florala High School ranks in the bottom 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 807 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Paxton School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
PK-12
Total Students
222 students
807 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#664 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#782 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
61%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
32
Kindergarten Students
-
63
Grade 1 Students
-
54
Grade 2 Students
-
67
Grade 3 Students
-
67
Grade 4 Students
-
65
Grade 5 Students
-
52
Grade 6 Students
-
65
Grade 7 Students
44
59
Grade 8 Students
31
64
Grade 9 Students
48
52
Grade 10 Students
32
50
Grade 11 Students
44
70
Grade 12 Students
23
47
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
14%
4%
% White
83%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
