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Meek High School vs. Addison High School

Should you attend Meek High School or Addison High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Meek High School
6615 Co Rd 41
Arley, AL 35541
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Addison High School
151 School Drive
Addison, AL 35540
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Meek High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Addison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Meek High School in Arley, AL serves grades 5–12 with an enrollment of 289 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency at Meek High School is 15–19%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency is 35–39%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranges between 15–19%, significantly below the state average of 38%, and the overall school ranking has declined from #445 in 2019 to #808 in 2023.
The graduation rate at Meek High School is 80–89%, lower than Alabama's average of approximately 88%, placing it in the bottom 50% of state schools.
Minority enrollment is 6%, with no significant demographic shifts in recent years, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch has increased from 31% in 2022 to 55% in 2023, indicating rising socioeconomic need at this rural Alabama public high school.
Serving 256 students in grades 7-12, Addison High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-12
7-12
Total Students
289 students
256 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meek High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Addison High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meek High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Addison High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meek High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Addison High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Meek High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Winston County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Addison High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Winston County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#808 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#808 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Meek High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Addison High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Winston County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Addison High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Winston County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Winston County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Addison High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Winston County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meek High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Winston County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Addison High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Winston County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
≥90%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Meek High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Winston County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Addison High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Winston County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Meek High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Addison High School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
33
-
Grade 6 Students
30
-
Grade 7 Students
34
37
Grade 8 Students
31
38
Grade 9 Students
37
47
Grade 10 Students
44
43
Grade 11 Students
37
49
Grade 12 Students
43
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Meek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Winston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Addison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Winston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Meek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Winston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Addison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Winston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Winston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Addison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Winston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
94%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Meek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Winston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Addison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Winston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Meek High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Winston County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
0.12
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Meek High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Winston County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Addison High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Winston County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Meek High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Winston County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Addison High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Winston County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meek High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Winston County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Addison High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Winston County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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