Skyline High School in Scottsboro, AL ranked #167 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #201 in 2021 and #440 in 2017, placing it in the top 20% of state public schools overall.
Math proficiency was 52% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, with proficiency fluctuating but generally steady above state levels since 2012.
Reading proficiency reached 63% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%, showing improvement from 54% in 2021 and consistent outperformance of state and district averages over the past decade.
Enrollment increased from 537 students in 2021 to 586 in 2023, while the student–teacher ratio remained around 19:1; minority enrollment stands at 24%, including a notable American Indian population.
Skyline High serves grades PK–12 with 586 students and 31 teachers, qualifies as a Title I school, and reported a graduation rate of 90% in 2023, slightly above the state average of 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Skyline High School serves the northwest part of Scottsboro, AL, covering an area of approximately 102.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of about 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.3 miles from the school to the edges of the attendance zone, which extends up to 13.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Skyline High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Skyline High School's student population of 586 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Providing an engaging, relevant, and rigorous education for every one of our students
School Rankings
Skyline High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyline High School is 0.37, 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
#167 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
16%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
1%
31%
White
78%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyline High School's ranking?
Skyline High School is ranked #167 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Skyline High School often compared to?
Skyline High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Skyline High School?
The graduation rate of Skyline High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Skyline High School?
586 students attend Skyline High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Skyline High School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skyline High School?
Skyline High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Skyline High School offer ?
Skyline High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Skyline High School part of?
Skyline High School is part of Jackson County School District.
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