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Saks High School vs. Weaver High School

Should you attend Saks High School or Weaver 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
Saks High School
4401 Saks Rd
Anniston, AL 36206
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Weaver High School
917 Clairmont Dr
Weaver, AL 36277
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Saks High School in Anniston, AL, ranked #971 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #870 in 2018 and #432 in 2014, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide overall.
Math proficiency ranged from 10–14%, lower than the state average of about 30% in 2023, and reading proficiency stood at 25–29%, also lower than the state average near 47%.
Minority enrollment comprised 64% of students, with a total enrollment of 450 in grades 7–12 and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1; free or reduced–price lunch eligibility increased to about 82% in recent years.
Graduation rates consistently ranged between 90–94%, higher than the state average graduation rate of approximately 88% in 2023.
Science proficiency was 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average near 38%, with no trend of virtual instruction offered.
Weaver High School ranked #851 in Alabama in 2023, showing fluctuation within the bottom 50% statewide since 2010 but improving from a low of #1010 in 2010.
Math proficiency declined to 15% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency stood at 39%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 25% to 29%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 612 students in 1999 to 477 students in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 26%; 68% of students qualified for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating a substantial socioeconomic need.
Weaver High School serves grades 7–12 with an enrollment of 477 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, consistent with district staffing levels.
The school maintained a graduation rate of 95% in 2023, ranking in the top 5% statewide and exceeding the Alabama average of 88%.
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
450 students
477 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Saks 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 Weaver High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Saks High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Weaver High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Saks 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 Weaver High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Saks High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Calhoun 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 Weaver High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Calhoun 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

#971 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#851 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Saks 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 Weaver High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
15%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Saks High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Calhoun 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 Weaver High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Calhoun County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Saks High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Calhoun 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 Weaver High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Calhoun County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 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 Saks High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Calhoun 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 Weaver High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Calhoun County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 30% in AL)
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Saks High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Calhoun 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 Weaver High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Calhoun 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 Saks High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Weaver High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
75
94
Grade 8 Students
72
88
Grade 9 Students
79
82
Grade 10 Students
92
61
Grade 11 Students
63
84
Grade 12 Students
69
68

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Weaver High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Calhoun 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
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Saks High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Calhoun 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 Asian at Weaver High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Calhoun County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Saks High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Calhoun 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 Weaver High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Calhoun 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
49%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Saks High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Calhoun 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 Weaver High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Calhoun 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
36%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Saks High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Calhoun 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 Weaver High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Calhoun 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
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Saks High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Calhoun 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 Weaver High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Calhoun County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Saks High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Calhoun 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 Weaver High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Calhoun 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
76%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Saks High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Calhoun 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 Weaver High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Calhoun 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%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Saks High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Calhoun 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 Weaver High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Calhoun 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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