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Ariton School vs. George W Long High School

Should you attend Ariton School or George W Long 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
Ariton School
264 Creel Richardson Drive
Ariton, AL 36311
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
George W Long High School
2565 Co Rd 60
Skipperville, AL 36374
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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George W Long High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 881 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ariton School ranks in the top 30% 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 39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher 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 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 364 students in grades 7-12, George W Long High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher 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 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-12
7-12
Total Students
881 students
364 students
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% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
22 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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This chart displays the student teacher ratio of George W Long High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Test Scores

#338 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
#143 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ariton School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the overall school rank of George W Long High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
(Top 30% in AL)
58%
(Top 10% in AL)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ariton 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of George W Long 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.
52%
(Top 50% in AL)
62%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ariton 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George W Long 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.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)
55-59%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ariton 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of George W Long 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.
≥90%
(Top 50% in AL)
≥90%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart displays graduation rate of Ariton School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays graduation rate of George W Long High School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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This chart displays the students of George W Long High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
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Kindergarten Students
65
-
Grade 1 Students
69
-
Grade 2 Students
71
-
Grade 3 Students
58
-
Grade 4 Students
72
-
Grade 5 Students
62
-
Grade 6 Students
72
-
Grade 7 Students
65
67
Grade 8 Students
65
55
Grade 9 Students
76
76
Grade 10 Students
59
68
Grade 11 Students
63
48
Grade 12 Students
66
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
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This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in George W Long High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ariton School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in George W Long High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ariton School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in George W Long High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ariton School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in George W Long High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
74%
86%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ariton School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of White students in George W Long 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
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ariton 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.
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0.43
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Ariton School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of George W Long High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ariton 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in George W Long 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
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ariton 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in George W Long 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.
 
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