West Limestone High School in Lester, AL, ranked #879 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from #650 in 2018 and #548 in 2017, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 16%, lower than the state average of 30% in 2023, with a downward trend from 68% in 2012; reading proficiency was 36%, lower than the state average of 47%, showing decline since 2014; science proficiency was 31%, also lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 1,104 students in 2018 to 718 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady near 25% and 53% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, reflecting socioeconomic changes.
Serving grades 6–12, West Limestone had 718 students and 38 teachers in 2023, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 19:1.
The graduation rate ranged from 85% to 94% between 2013 and 2023, consistently exceeding the Alabama state average of approximately 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 718 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Limestone High School's student population of 718 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
718 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Limestone 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 West Limestone High School is 0.41, 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
#879 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
18%
11%
Black
2%
32%
White
75%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 West Limestone High School's ranking?
West Limestone High School is ranked #879 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are West Limestone High School often compared to?
West Limestone High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tanner High School, East Limestone High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Limestone High School?
The graduation rate of West Limestone High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend West Limestone High School?
718 students attend West Limestone High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of West Limestone High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Limestone High School?
West Limestone High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Limestone High School offer ?
West Limestone High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Limestone High School part of?
West Limestone High School is part of Limestone County School District.
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