Red Level High School, a Covington County Title I schoolwide eligible institution serving grades 7–12, closed in 2023 after enrollment stabilized at 225 students with a 13:1 student–teacher ratio.
The school's state rank fluctuated between #666 in 2012 and #770 in 2021, showing variation but no sustained upward trend before closure.
Math proficiency declined to 24% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 51%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 45% in 2022, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased significantly from 623 students in 2010 to 225 in 2023, with socioeconomic indicators showing 56% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, marking an increase from 40% in 1999.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average over the past decade, reaching 90% in 2023 compared to the state average of 88%, despite declining overall school enrollment.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
24%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
46%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
31%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
50%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥90%
89%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted28.4%
11.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Red Level High School?
The graduation rate of Red Level High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Red Level High School?
225 students attend Red Level High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Red Level High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Red Level High School?
Red Level High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Red Level High School offer ?
Red Level High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Level High School part of?
Red Level High School is part of Covington County School District.
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