Serving 218 students in grades 7-12, Florala High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Florala High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Florala High School's student population of 218 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Florala High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florala High School is 0.30, 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
#945 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
13%
32%
White
83%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florala High School's ranking?
Florala High School is ranked #945 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Florala High School often compared to?
Florala High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paxton School, Andalusia High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Florala High School?
The graduation rate of Florala High School is 80%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Florala High School?
218 students attend Florala High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Florala High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florala High School?
Florala High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Florala High School offer ?
Florala High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Florala High School part of?
Florala High School is part of Covington County School District.
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