Madison County High School vs. New Hope High School
Should I attend Madison County High School or New Hope 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
Madison County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
New Hope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 497 students in grades 9-12, Madison County High School ranks in the top 50% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 587 students in grades 7-12, New Hope 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 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
497 students
587 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#403 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#548 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
101
Grade 8 Students
-
107
Grade 9 Students
149
120
Grade 10 Students
123
82
Grade 11 Students
110
87
Grade 12 Students
115
90
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
11%
12%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
9%
6%
% White
70%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
