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Oneonta Middle School vs. Appalachian School

Should you attend Oneonta Middle School or Appalachian 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
Oneonta Middle School
27605 State Highway 75
Oneonta, AL 35121
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Appalachian School
350 County Highway 12
Oneonta, AL 35121
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Oneonta Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 300 students in grades 6-8, Oneonta Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Appalachian School, a Title I Berkeley Heights public high school in Alabama serving grades PK–12, ranked #824 statewide in 2023, declining from #506 in 2018.
Math proficiency fell sharply from 49% in 2018 to 15% in 2023, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency declined to 41%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment was 21%, with 52% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, reflecting a socioeconomic increase from 36% eligible in 2022; total enrollment grew from 603 in 2022 to 636 in 2023.
The school had 664 students and 38 teachers in 2023, yielding a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 consistent with recent years.
Graduation rates maintained at 90% from 2013 through 2023, slightly exceeding the Alabama state average of 88%.
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-12
Total Students
300 students
664 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oneonta Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Appalachian School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oneonta Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Appalachian School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oneonta Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Appalachian School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oneonta Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Oneonta City 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 Appalachian School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Blount 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

#271 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
#824 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oneonta Middle 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 Appalachian School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Top 30% in AL)
15%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oneonta Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Oneonta City 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 Appalachian School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oneonta Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Oneonta City 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 Appalachian School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oneonta Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Oneonta City 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 Appalachian School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥90%
(Top 50% in AL)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Appalachian School with the average graduation rate observed in the Blount 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 Oneonta Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Appalachian School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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34
Kindergarten Students
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51
Grade 1 Students
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70
Grade 2 Students
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55
Grade 3 Students
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58
Grade 4 Students
-
43
Grade 5 Students
-
47
Grade 6 Students
94
41
Grade 7 Students
104
52
Grade 8 Students
102
37
Grade 9 Students
-
48
Grade 10 Students
-
42
Grade 11 Students
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51
Grade 12 Students
-
35

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Appalachian School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oneonta Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Oneonta City 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 Asian at Appalachian School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oneonta Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Oneonta City 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 Appalachian School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Blount 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
6%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oneonta Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Oneonta City 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 Appalachian School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
59%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oneonta Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Oneonta City 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 Appalachian School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Blount 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
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oneonta Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Oneonta City 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 two or more races at Appalachian School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oneonta Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Oneonta City 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 Appalachian School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Blount 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
52%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Oneonta Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Oneonta City 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 Appalachian School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Blount 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
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Oneonta Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Oneonta City 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 Appalachian School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Blount 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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