Serving 868 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Zion Chapel 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 33% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 868 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zion Chapel High School's student population of 868 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
868 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Zion Chapel High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zion Chapel High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#409 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
92%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zion Chapel High School's ranking?
Zion Chapel High School is ranked #409 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Zion Chapel High School often compared to?
Zion Chapel High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kinston School, New Brockton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Zion Chapel High School?
The graduation rate of Zion Chapel High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Zion Chapel High School?
868 students attend Zion Chapel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Zion Chapel High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zion Chapel High School?
Zion Chapel High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Zion Chapel High School offer ?
Zion Chapel High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Zion Chapel High School part of?
Zion Chapel High School is part of Coffee County School District.
School Reviews
5 8/18/2015
This is the best school in coffee county. The teachers are helpful. Everyone gets a long and it's a good community. And the students have high academic scores.
5 7/9/2012
all of the teaching and administrative staff are wonderful and really care about their students
5 5/5/2008
quality of teachers is high, student-teacher ratio is low; high level of parent involvement
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