Selma High School is a public secondary school in Selma, Alabama. It is the only public high school in the Selma City School System.
Serving 680 students in grades 9-12, Selma 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Selma High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Selma, AL, covering approximately 14.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Selma High School's student population of 680 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
680 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Motto
Quality Education by Any Means Necessary
School Rankings
Selma 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 Selma High School is 0.04, 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
#1194 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
98%
31%
White
n/a
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold, Columbia blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Selma High School's ranking?
Selma High School is ranked #1194 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Selma High School often compared to?
Selma High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dallas County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Selma High School?
The graduation rate of Selma High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Selma High School?
680 students attend Selma High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Selma High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Selma High School?
Selma High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Selma High School offer ?
Selma High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Selma High School part of?
Selma High School is part of Selma City School District.
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