Susan Moore High School serves 511 students in grades 7-12.
Susan Moore High 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 6% (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 29% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Susan Moore High School's student population of 511 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Susan Moore 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 Susan Moore High School is 0.49, 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
#988 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
34%
9%
Black
1%
32%
White
63%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Susan Moore High School's ranking?
Susan Moore High School is ranked #988 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Susan Moore High School?
The graduation rate of Susan Moore High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Susan Moore High School?
511 students attend Susan Moore High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Susan Moore High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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
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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