Verbena High School
Verbena High School serves 608 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Verbena 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
Verbena High School's student population of 608 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 608 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Verbena High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Verbena High School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1087 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 11% | 33% |
| White | 80% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chilton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Verbena High School is Marbury High School (6.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Marbury Middle School (3.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Deatsville Marbury Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 47%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 429 students10
3.9 miles
210 County Road 20 East
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 365-3522 3.9 6-8 429 - Deatsville Marbury High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 592 students10
6.4 miles
2360 Highway 31 North
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 387-1910 6.4 9-12 592 - Clanton Chilton County High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 806 students10
7.8 miles
1214 7th St S
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2710 7.8 9-12 806 - Clanton Chilton County Alternative School Alternative School Grades: 6-12
8.1 miles
102 1st Street
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-0045 8.1 6-12 n/a - Clanton Clanton Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 838 students
8.1 miles
1000 Cloverleaf Dr
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2730 8.1 PK-2 838
School Reviews
| 5 i AM A 1949 GRADUATE...YES, 1949. VERBENA WAS AN EXCELLENT SCHOOL THEN, AS I SEE IT STILL IS, AND MY TIME AT VERBENA MADE COLLEGE SO EASY FOR ME. OUR TEACHERS WERE SO VERY INTERESTED IN MAKING US WELL ROUNDED INDIVIDUALS, AS WELL AS EDUCATED IN THE BOOKS. I AM SO THANKFUL FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO TO THE BEST SCHOOL IN ALABAMA. - Posted by Student/Alumni - BETTY |
| 5 Verbena is an excellent school with great teachers who genuinely care about their students. In my opinion it is one of the top schools in chilton county based on the quality of teachers. - Posted by Student/Alumni - tkell |
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