Saks High School in Anniston, AL, ranked #971 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #870 in 2018 and #432 in 2014, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide overall.
Math proficiency ranged from 10–14%, lower than the state average of about 30% in 2023, and reading proficiency stood at 25–29%, also lower than the state average near 47%.
Minority enrollment comprised 64% of students, with a total enrollment of 450 in grades 7–12 and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1; free or reduced–price lunch eligibility increased to about 82% in recent years.
Graduation rates consistently ranged between 90–94%, higher than the state average graduation rate of approximately 88% in 2023.
Science proficiency was 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average near 38%, with no trend of virtual instruction offered.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Saks High School serves the southern part of Anniston, AL, covering an area of approximately 6.1 square miles. Most students live within a 1.1-mile radius of the school, with the furthest edge being around 2.8 miles away, making for a typical drive of about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Saks High School's student population of 419 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
419 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Saks 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 Saks High School is 0.63, 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
#971 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
50%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
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 Saks High School's ranking?
Saks High School is ranked #971 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Saks High School often compared to?
Saks High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weaver High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Saks High School?
The graduation rate of Saks High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Saks High School?
419 students attend Saks High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Saks High School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saks High School?
Saks High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Saks High School offer ?
Saks High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Saks High School part of?
Saks High School is part of Calhoun County School District.
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