West Limestone High School vs. Tanner High School
Should I attend West Limestone High School or Tanner 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
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Top Rankings
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Tanner High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 747 students in grades 6-12, West Limestone 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 11% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
747 students
407 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#859 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#999 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
20%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
98
51
Grade 7 Students
118
77
Grade 8 Students
113
54
Grade 9 Students
93
51
Grade 10 Students
100
59
Grade 11 Students
118
55
Grade 12 Students
107
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
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n/a
% Hispanic
15%
38%
% Black
4%
24%
% White
78%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
