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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
East Limestone High School
15641 E Limestone Rd
Athens, AL 35613
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Athens High School
655 Hwy 31 North
Athens, AL 35612
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

East Limestone High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Athens High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,281 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 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 1,228 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 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
1,281 students
1,228 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
70 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
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Test Scores

#571 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#601 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
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24%
(Top 50% in AL)
35%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Limestone 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Athens 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.
46%
(Top 50% in AL)
34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Limestone 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.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Athens 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.
39%
(Top 50% in AL)
41%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East Limestone 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.
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≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
92%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart displays graduation rate of East Limestone High School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays graduation rate of Athens 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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Grade 6 Students
175
-
Grade 7 Students
179
-
Grade 8 Students
182
-
Grade 9 Students
186
394
Grade 10 Students
185
344
Grade 11 Students
197
246
Grade 12 Students
177
244

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
7%
22%
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% Black
22%
16%
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% White
66%
53%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
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0.51
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of East Limestone High 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 Athens 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
38%
49%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Athens 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
3%
3%
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