Athens High School vs. East Limestone High School
Should you attend Athens High School or East Limestone 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
Athens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Diversity
East Limestone High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
Serving 1,282 students in grades 6-12, East Limestone 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 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
1,173 students
1,282 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#601 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#571 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Graduation Rate
92%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
190
Grade 7 Students
-
186
Grade 8 Students
-
173
Grade 9 Students
362
179
Grade 10 Students
277
203
Grade 11 Students
285
186
Grade 12 Students
249
165
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
19%
7%
% Black
15%
21%
% White
56%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
2%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
