South Highlands Middle School serves 465 students in grades 5-8.
South Highlands Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (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 13% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Highlands Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
South Highlands Middle School's student population of 465 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Highlands Middle 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 South Highlands Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1262 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
20%
10%
Black
79%
32%
White
1%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Highlands Middle School's ranking?
South Highlands Middle School is ranked #1262 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend South Highlands Middle School?
465 students attend South Highlands Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of South Highlands Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Highlands Middle School?
South Highlands Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does South Highlands Middle School offer ?
South Highlands Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is South Highlands Middle School part of?
South Highlands Middle School is part of Bullock County School District.
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