Serving 222 students in grades 7-12, Hackleburg 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hackleburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hackleburg High School's student population of 222 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hackleburg 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 Hackleburg High School is 0.19, 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
#720 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
90%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hackleburg High School's ranking?
Hackleburg High School is ranked #720 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Hackleburg High School often compared to?
Hackleburg High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hackleburg High School?
The graduation rate of Hackleburg High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hackleburg High School?
222 students attend Hackleburg High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hackleburg High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hackleburg High School?
Hackleburg High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hackleburg High School offer ?
Hackleburg High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Hackleburg High School part of?
Hackleburg High School is part of Marion County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Students' Last Day (1st Semester)
December 20, 2024 (Friday)
Students' First Day (2nd Semester)
January 07, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Students' Last Day (2nd Semester)
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
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