Smiths Station High School ranked #890 in Alabama in 2023, reflecting a decline from #429 in 2013 and placing it in the bottom 50% statewide among public schools.
Math proficiency declined from 45% in 2019 to 18% in 2023 and remained lower than the state average of 30%; reading proficiency fell from 41% in 2019 to 29% in 2022, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment accounted for approximately 36% of the student body in 2023, with a total enrollment modestly decreasing from 1,439 students in 2017 to 1,222 in 2023.
The school served grades 10–12 with 1,222 students and 81 teachers in 2023, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, ranked among the lowest 20% for student attention in Alabama.
The 2023 graduation rate was 86%, slightly below the Alabama state average of 88%, and science proficiency was 31%, also lower than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,588 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Smiths Station High School serves the eastern part of Smiths Station, AL, covering an area of approximately 155.6 square miles. Most students typically drive around 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 13.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Smiths Station High School's student population of 1,588 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,588 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
Smiths Station 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 Smiths Station High School is 0.55, 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
#890 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
20%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
63%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, White, Silver
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: 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 #890 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Smiths Station High School often compared to?
Smiths Station High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smiths Station High School?
The graduation rate of Smiths Station High School is 86%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Smiths Station High School?
1,588 students attend Smiths Station High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Smiths Station High School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Smiths Station High School?
Smiths Station High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Smiths Station High School offer ?
Smiths Station High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Smiths Station High School part of?
Smiths Station High School is part of Lee County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
The students are terrorized and bullied by the faculty and staff, and attend under constant threat of their lives and rights.
3 10/10/2025
Great school with caring teachers. Newer campus. Lots of class choices.
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