Susan Moore High School, a Blountsville, Alabama high school serving grades 7–12, ranked #1011 statewide in 2023 with a downward trend from #988 in 2021, placing it in the bottom 50% for overall testing performance.
The school's 2023 proficiency rates were 9% in math, 31% in reading, and 15–19% in science, all lower than the state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38%, respectively, with math proficiency declining sharply from 22% in 2019.
Enrollment slightly declined from 511 students in 2021 to 483 in 2022, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased substantially to 69% in 2023 from 52% in 2022, reflecting socioeconomic shifts.
With 461 students and 26 teachers, maintained a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023.
Minority enrollment accounted for 41%, including 175 Hispanic students and 7 students of two or more races.
The school's graduation rate consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to Alabama's 88%, ranking it among the top 5% for graduation rates across Alabama.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Susan Moore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Susan Moore High School's student population of 461 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Susan Moore 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 Susan Moore High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1011 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
38%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
59%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Susan Moore High School's ranking?
Susan Moore High School is ranked #1011 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Susan Moore High School often compared to?
Susan Moore High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hayden High School, Jb Pennington High School, Locust Fork High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Susan Moore High School?
The graduation rate of Susan Moore High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Susan Moore High School?
461 students attend Susan Moore High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Susan Moore High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Susan Moore High School?
Susan Moore High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Susan Moore High School offer ?
Susan Moore High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Susan Moore High School part of?
Susan Moore High School is part of Blount County School District.
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