Ardmore High School vs. Athens High School
Should you attend Ardmore High School or Athens High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ardmore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Athens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 993 students in grades 6-12, Ardmore High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Serving 1,173 students in grades 9-12, Athens High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
993 students
1,173 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
68 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#628 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#601 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
137
-
Grade 7 Students
148
-
Grade 8 Students
153
-
Grade 9 Students
135
362
Grade 10 Students
145
277
Grade 11 Students
130
285
Grade 12 Students
145
249
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
10%
19%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
85%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
