Hamilton County High School vs. Lafayette High School
Should I attend Hamilton County High School or Lafayette High 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
Hamilton County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Lafayette High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 718 students in grades 7-12, Hamilton County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 615 students in grades 6-12, Lafayette High 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 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
6-12
Total Students
718 students
615 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3187 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#903 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
56%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
87
Grade 7 Students
129
105
Grade 8 Students
130
88
Grade 9 Students
134
90
Grade 10 Students
123
80
Grade 11 Students
111
89
Grade 12 Students
91
76
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
24%
22%
% Black
35%
7%
% White
36%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%