Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ragland 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 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ragland High School serves the southeast part of Ragland, AL, covering an area of approximately 86.8 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ragland High School's student population of 411 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Equip. Enrich. Encourage.
School Rankings
Ragland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ragland High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1060 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ragland High School's ranking?
Ragland High School is ranked #1060 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ragland High School?
The graduation rate of Ragland High School is 90%, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ragland High School?
411 students attend Ragland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ragland High School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ragland High School?
Ragland High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ragland High School offer ?
Ragland High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ragland High School part of?
Ragland High School is part of St Clair County School District.
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