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West Point High School vs. Cold Springs High School

Should you attend West Point High School or Cold Springs High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
West Point High School
4314 County Road 1141
Cullman, AL 35057
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Cold Springs High School
9010 County Road 109
Bremen, AL 35033
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

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

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
West Point High School, a Union County NJ high school serving grades 9–12 with 603 students, ranked #892 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from a rank of #140 in 2013.
Math proficiency was 20–24%, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was also 20–24%, lower than the state average of 47%, both trending below state levels in recent years.
Science proficiency was 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%, sustaining a mid–level performance compared to other subjects.
Enrollment increased slightly from 532 students in 2021 to 606 in 2023, with minority enrollment stable around 17%, and a student–teacher ratio that rose to 21:1 in 2023.
The graduation rate remained consistently high at 95%, ranking among the top 5% of New Jersey high schools and exceeding the state average graduation rate of 88%.
Cold Springs High School, a Bremen, Alabama public high school serving grades 9–12, ranked #426 in the state in 2023 after improving from #609 in 2021, placing it in the top 50% statewide.
Math proficiency ranged from 40–49% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading and science proficiency were 40–49%, both lower than their respective state averages of 47% and 38%.
Enrollment declined from 417 students in 1999 to 241 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased sharply from 20% in 1999 to 42% in 2023, reflecting rising socioeconomic need.
The school maintained a favorable student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, ranking in the top 20% statewide for student attention, with total enrollment of 241 and 15 full–time teachers.
Graduation rates consistently met or exceeded the state average, with 90% of students graduating in 2023 compared to the state average of 88%.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
603 students
241 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Point 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 Cold Springs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Point High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cold Springs High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Point 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 Cold Springs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Point High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cullman 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 Cold Springs High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cullman 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

#892 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#426 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Point 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 Cold Springs High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
40-49%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Point High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cullman 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 Cold Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cullman County 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)
40-49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Point High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cullman 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 Cold Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cullman County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Point High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cullman 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 Cold Springs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cullman 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)
≥90%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of West Point High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cullman 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 Cold Springs High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cullman 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 West Point High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cold Springs High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
143
65
Grade 10 Students
187
56
Grade 11 Students
143
63
Grade 12 Students
130
57

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at West Point High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cullman 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
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Point High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cullman County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Point High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cullman 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 Cold Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cullman 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
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Point High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cullman 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
% White
83%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Point High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cullman 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 Cold Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cullman 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
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Point High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cullman 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 Cold Springs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cullman County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.30
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Point High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cullman 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 Cold Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cullman 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
54%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Point High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cullman 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 Cold Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cullman 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
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Point High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cullman 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 Cold Springs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cullman 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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