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 554 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
554 students
993 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
46 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
77
137
Grade 7 Students
85
148
Grade 8 Students
89
153
Grade 9 Students
77
135
Grade 10 Students
92
145
Grade 11 Students
70
130
Grade 12 Students
64
145
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
13%
10%
% Black
7%
3%
% White
77%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
