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Susan Moore High School vs. Locust Fork High School

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School Overview

School
Susan Moore High School
4040 Susan Moore Rd
Blountsville, AL 35031
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Locust Fork High School
77 School Rd
Locust Fork, AL 35097
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

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

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Susan Moore High School, a Blountsville, Alabama high school serving grades 7–12, ranked #1011 statewide in 2023 with a downward trend from #988 in 2021, placing it in the bottom 50% for overall testing performance.
The school's 2023 proficiency rates were 9% in math, 31% in reading, and 15–19% in science, all lower than the state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38%, respectively, with math proficiency declining sharply from 22% in 2019.
Enrollment slightly declined from 511 students in 2021 to 483 in 2022, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased substantially to 69% in 2023 from 52% in 2022, reflecting socioeconomic shifts.
With 461 students and 26 teachers, maintained a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023.
Minority enrollment accounted for 41%, including 175 Hispanic students and 7 students of two or more races.
The school's graduation rate consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to Alabama's 88%, ranking it among the top 5% for graduation rates across Alabama.
Locust Fork High School ranked #722 in Alabama in 2023, showing an overall improvement from #741 in 2022 but remaining within the bottom 50% for testing performance among Union County NJ high schools.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average of 88%, maintaining a 95% rate from 2019 to 2023, placing the school in the top 5% statewide for graduation.
Math proficiency ranged from 20–24% in recent years, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency held steady at 37%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 506 students in 2017 to 406 in 2023, while the student–teacher ratio increased from 18:1 to 22:1; 52% of students were eligible for free lunch in 2023, marking a significant rise in socioeconomic need.
Serving grades 7–12 with 415 students in 2023, Locust Fork High School had a minority enrollment of 12%, including 31 Hispanic and 14 Black students, reflecting a relatively stable demographic composition over recent years.
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
461 students
415 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Susan Moore 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 Locust Fork High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Susan Moore High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Locust Fork High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Susan Moore 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 Locust Fork High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Susan Moore High 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Locust Fork High 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

#1011 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#722 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Susan Moore 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 Locust Fork High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
9%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Susan Moore High 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Locust Fork High 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.
31%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Susan Moore High 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Locust Fork High 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.
15-19%
(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 Susan Moore High 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Locust Fork High 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.
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Susan Moore High 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Locust Fork High 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 Susan Moore High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Locust Fork High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
89
67
Grade 8 Students
92
66
Grade 9 Students
65
68
Grade 10 Students
70
74
Grade 11 Students
68
75
Grade 12 Students
77
65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Locust Fork High 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 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
38%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Susan Moore High 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Locust Fork High 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
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Susan Moore High 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 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Locust Fork High 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 2022-23 school year.
% White
59%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Susan Moore High 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Locust Fork High 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
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Susan Moore High 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.
n/a
0.51
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Susan Moore High 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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Locust Fork High 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
69%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Susan Moore High 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Locust Fork High 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
5%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Susan Moore High 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Locust Fork High 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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