George W Long High School vs. Ariton School
Should I attend George W Long High School or Ariton 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
George W Long High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Ariton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 392 students in grades 7-12, George W Long High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 830 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ariton School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
PK-12
Total Students
392 students
830 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#287 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
20
Kindergarten Students
-
59
Grade 1 Students
-
58
Grade 2 Students
-
63
Grade 3 Students
-
53
Grade 4 Students
-
61
Grade 5 Students
-
58
Grade 6 Students
-
68
Grade 7 Students
83
70
Grade 8 Students
67
64
Grade 9 Students
54
67
Grade 10 Students
60
70
Grade 11 Students
66
67
Grade 12 Students
62
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
8%
10%
% White
88%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.22
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
