Samson High School vs. Geneva County High School
Should you attend Samson High School or Geneva County 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
Samson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Geneva County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 189 students in grades 9-12, Samson 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Serving 241 students in grades 9-12, Geneva County High School ranks in the bottom 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 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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 48% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
189 students
241 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1047 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#811 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
20-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
20-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30-39%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
49
78
Grade 10 Students
46
51
Grade 11 Students
53
53
Grade 12 Students
41
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
12%
10%
% Black
8%
23%
% White
78%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
