Oak Grove High School

9494 Oak Grove Pkwy
Bessemer, AL 35023
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 732 students in grades 6-12, Oak Grove 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 14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 732 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oak Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Oak Grove High School's student population of 732 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
732 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove High School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#796 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Oak Grove High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oak Grove High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oak Grove High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Oak Grove High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Oak Grove High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Oak Grove High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Oak Grove High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Oak Grove High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
93%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Oak Grove High School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Oak Grove High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Oak Grove High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Oak Grove High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Oak Grove High School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oak Grove High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oak Grove High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Grove High School's ranking?
Oak Grove High School is ranked #796 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Oak Grove High School often compared to?
Oak Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hueytown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Grove High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Oak Grove High School?
732 students attend Oak Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Oak Grove High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Grove High School?
Oak Grove High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oak Grove High School offer ?
Oak Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Oak Grove High School part of?
Oak Grove High School is part of Jefferson County School District.

School Reviews

5   7/12/2013
I loved this school and my children now go to it my thoughts return still cheating the red and white Go Tigers!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Brand
5   7/16/2011
I graduated from OG in 2000. I did not play sports, band, or anything else. Just did well in academics and was a shy person. However, i did fit in and loved this school. Even, begged my parents to never move until i graduted :-). I think the teachers were very involved especially if a student needed help. I liked the community as well. Didnt have many worries there.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - kewil
2   1/27/2010
If you were not born here, you will not fit in to well, unless your child is extremely good at sports!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - cecil

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 732 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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