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Ranburne Elementary School vs. Ranburne High School

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School Overview

School
Ranburne Elementary School
181 Young Dr
Ranburne, AL 36273
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9/
10
Top 20%
Ranburne High School
21045 Main St
Ranburne, AL 36273
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Ranburne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Ranburne Elementary School ranked #186 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from a peak rank of #78 in 2022 but remaining within the top 20% of public schools statewide.
Math proficiency ranged between 35% and 39% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was between 75% and 79%, substantially higher than the state average of approximately 47%.
The school experienced enrollment growth from 352 students in 2022 to 375 in 2023, with 50% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, up from 32% in 2022, indicating a significant socioeconomic shift.
Ranburne Elementary served grades prekindergarten through 4 with an enrollment of 363 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in recent years.
Science proficiency was 45% to 49% in 2022, also higher than the state average of 38%, sustaining the school's strong performance in core academic subjects for a Union County NJ high school.
Ranburne High School's overall state ranking declined from #455 in 2010 to #773 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% among Alabama high schools.
Math proficiency dropped from 86% in 2013 to 14% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 30%; reading proficiency held steady at 46%, approximately equal to the state average in 2022.
Minority enrollment remained low at 2%, with total enrollment stable around 530 students and an increase in free lunch eligibility to 46% as of 2023.
The school serves grades 5–12 with about 537 students and a student–teacher ratio near 19:1, reflecting a moderate class size.
Graduation rates fluctuated, reported between 50–54% in 2023, significantly lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
Grades Offered
PK-4
5-12
Total Students
363 students
537 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ranburne Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ranburne High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ranburne Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ranburne High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ranburne Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ranburne High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ranburne Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cleburne 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 Ranburne High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cleburne 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

#186 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#773 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ranburne Elementary 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 Ranburne High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 30% in AL)
14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ranburne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cleburne 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 Ranburne High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cleburne County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ranburne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cleburne 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 Ranburne High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cleburne County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ranburne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cleburne 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 Ranburne High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cleburne County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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50-54%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ranburne High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cleburne 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 Ranburne Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ranburne High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
19
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Kindergarten Students
78
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Grade 1 Students
79
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Grade 2 Students
62
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Grade 3 Students
62
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Grade 4 Students
63
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Grade 5 Students
-
67
Grade 6 Students
-
66
Grade 7 Students
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71
Grade 8 Students
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78
Grade 9 Students
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61
Grade 10 Students
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68
Grade 11 Students
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71
Grade 12 Students
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55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ranburne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cleburne County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
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% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ranburne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cleburne County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ranburne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cleburne County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
96%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ranburne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cleburne 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 Ranburne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cleburne 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%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ranburne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cleburne 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 two or more races at Ranburne High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cleburne County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.08
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ranburne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cleburne 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 Ranburne High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cleburne 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
50%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ranburne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cleburne 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 Ranburne High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cleburne 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
9%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ranburne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cleburne 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 Ranburne High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cleburne 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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