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Stanhope Elmore High School vs. Wetumpka High School

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School Overview

School
Stanhope Elmore High School
4300 Main St
Millbrook, AL 36054
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Wetumpka High School
1251 Coosa River Pkwy
Wetumpka, AL 36092
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Stanhope Elmore High School ranked #581 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #52 in 2013 and showing a downward trend in state ranking over recent years.
Math proficiency was 31% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 41%, lower than the state average of 47%, with reading scores declining since 2014.
Minority enrollment was 60% in 2023, with total enrollment rising from 854 students in 1999 to 1,088 in 2023, and free lunch eligibility increasing from 19% in 1999 to 60% in 2023, reflecting socio–economic shifts.
The school served grades 9–12 with 1,088 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023, maintaining a consistent enrollment size and class ratio over recent years.
Graduation rate was 82% in 2023, below the state average of 88%, and science proficiency stood at 33%, lower than the state average of 38%, indicating areas for academic improvement at this Alabama public high school.
Wetumpka High School ranked #493 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #140 in 2013, indicating fluctuating overall school performance in this Union County NJ high school region.
Math proficiency was 36% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 44%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency stood at 37%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew from 983 students in 1999 to 1,225 in 2023; minority enrollment represented 42% of the student body, with 570 students eligible for free lunch, reflecting increasing socioeconomic need.
Serving grades 9–12, Wetumpka High School had an enrollment of 1,225 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023, maintaining a large and moderately staffed school profile.
The graduation rate in 2023 was 86%, slightly below the Alabama state average of 88%, marking a decline from a high of 94% in 2019 among this Wetumpka public high school.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,088 students
1,225 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Stanhope Elmore 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 Wetumpka High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Stanhope Elmore High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wetumpka High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
64 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Stanhope Elmore 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 Wetumpka 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 Stanhope Elmore High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elmore 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 Wetumpka High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Elmore 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

#581 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#493 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Stanhope Elmore 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 Wetumpka High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Top 50% in AL)
36%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stanhope Elmore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elmore 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 Wetumpka High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Elmore County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stanhope Elmore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elmore 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 Wetumpka High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Elmore County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stanhope Elmore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elmore 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 Wetumpka High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Elmore County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
82%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
86%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Stanhope Elmore High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Elmore 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 Wetumpka High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Elmore 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 Stanhope Elmore High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wetumpka High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
313
346
Grade 10 Students
286
342
Grade 11 Students
270
266
Grade 12 Students
219
271

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Wetumpka High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Elmore 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
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Stanhope Elmore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elmore 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 Wetumpka High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Elmore 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
11%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Stanhope Elmore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elmore 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 Wetumpka High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Elmore 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
46%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Stanhope Elmore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elmore 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 Wetumpka High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Elmore 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
40%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Stanhope Elmore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elmore 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 Wetumpka High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Elmore 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
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Stanhope Elmore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elmore 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 Wetumpka High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Elmore 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
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Stanhope Elmore High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elmore 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 Wetumpka High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Elmore 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
60%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Stanhope Elmore High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elmore 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 Wetumpka High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Elmore 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%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Stanhope Elmore High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elmore 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 Wetumpka High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Elmore 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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