Clements High School vs. Ardmore High School
Should you attend Clements High School or Ardmore 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
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Top Rankings
Clements High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Most improved public schools
Ardmore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 560 students in grades 6-12, Clements 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 20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 978 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 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
560 students
978 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#735 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#628 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
70
146
Grade 7 Students
71
135
Grade 8 Students
96
141
Grade 9 Students
92
147
Grade 10 Students
73
140
Grade 11 Students
84
141
Grade 12 Students
74
128
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
16%
9%
% Black
9%
3%
% White
73%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
