Tanner High School vs. East Limestone High School
Should I attend Tanner High School or East Limestone High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Tanner High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Diversity
East Limestone High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 407 students in grades 6-12, Tanner 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% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,237 students in grades 6-12, East Limestone High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
407 students
1,237 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#999 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#548 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
43%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
51
173
Grade 7 Students
77
175
Grade 8 Students
54
168
Grade 9 Students
51
203
Grade 10 Students
59
187
Grade 11 Students
55
167
Grade 12 Students
60
164
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
38%
6%
% Black
24%
20%
% White
34%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%