East Limestone High School vs. Athens High School
Should you attend East Limestone 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
East Limestone 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 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).
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
1,282 students
1,173 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
68 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#571 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)
24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
190
-
Grade 7 Students
186
-
Grade 8 Students
173
-
Grade 9 Students
179
362
Grade 10 Students
203
277
Grade 11 Students
186
285
Grade 12 Students
165
249
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
19%
% Black
21%
15%
% White
68%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
