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Sardis High School vs. Etowah High School

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School Overview

School
Sardis High School
1420 Church St
Boaz, AL 35956
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Etowah High School
201 Case Avenue Se
Attalla, AL 35954
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 585 students in grades 9-12, Sardis 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 468 students in grades 9-12, Etowah 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
585 students
468 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sardis 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 Etowah High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sardis High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Etowah High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sardis 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 Etowah High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sardis High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Etowah 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 Etowah High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Attalla 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.

Test Scores

#1038 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#1086 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sardis 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 Etowah High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sardis High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Etowah 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 Etowah High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Attalla City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sardis High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Etowah 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 Etowah High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Attalla City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% 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 Sardis High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Etowah 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 Etowah High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Attalla City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
90-94%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Sardis High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Etowah 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 Etowah High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Attalla City 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 Sardis High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Etowah High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
161
137
Grade 10 Students
154
112
Grade 11 Students
141
102
Grade 12 Students
129
117

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sardis High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Etowah County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sardis High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Etowah County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
12%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sardis High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Etowah 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 Etowah High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Attalla City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sardis High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Etowah 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 Etowah High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Attalla City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
82%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sardis High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Etowah 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 Etowah High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Attalla City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sardis High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Etowah 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 Etowah High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Attalla City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.31
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sardis High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Etowah 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 Etowah High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Attalla City 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
55%
71%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sardis High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Etowah 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 Etowah High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Attalla City 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
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sardis High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Etowah 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 Etowah High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Attalla City 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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