Smiths Station High School serves 1,324 students in grades 10-12.
Smiths Station High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Smiths Station High School's student population of 1,324 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Smiths Station High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Smiths Station High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#823 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
19%
32%
White
67%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smiths Station High School's ranking?
Smiths Station High School is ranked #823 out of 1,276 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smiths Station High School?
The graduation rate of Smiths Station High School is 89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Smiths Station High School?
1,324 students attend Smiths Station High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Smiths Station High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smiths Station High School?
Smiths Station High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Smiths Station High School offer ?
Smiths Station High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Smiths Station High School part of?
Smiths Station High School is part of Lee County School District.
School Calendar
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School Reviews
3 3/16/2022
Great school with caring teachers. Newer campus. Lots of class choices.
2 11/15/2010
The students are terrorized and bullied by the faculty and staff, and attend under constant threat of their lives and rights.
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