Priceville High School

2650 N Bethel Rd
Decatur, AL 35603
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 477 students in grades 9-12, Priceville High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Priceville High School's student population of 477 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
477 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Priceville High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Priceville High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#320 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
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35-39%
24%
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45-49%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
1%
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Hispanic
5%
10%
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Black
2%
32%
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White
89%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
This chart display the diversity score of Priceville High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Priceville High School's ranking?
Priceville High School is ranked #320 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Priceville High School often compared to?
Priceville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hartselle High School, Decatur High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Priceville High School?
The graduation rate of Priceville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Priceville High School?
477 students attend Priceville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Priceville High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Priceville High School?
Priceville High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Priceville High School offer ?
Priceville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Priceville High School part of?
Priceville High School is part of Morgan County School District.

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Last Day for Students
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

School Reviews

4   2/7/2022
Amazing school, very clean, good programs, and outstanding quality teachers.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Samuel LeCroix

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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