Is Anniston High School a good school?

Anniston High School ranks in the bottom 16.1% of Alabama high schools.

How many students attend Anniston High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 480 students attended Anniston High School.

What is the racial makeup of Anniston High School?

Students at Anniston High School are 85% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% White.

What schools feed into Anniston High School?

Anniston High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Cobb Preparatory Academy Elementary : Golden Springs Elementary School Elementary : Randolph Park Elementary School Middle : Anniston Middle School

Anniston High School

Summary:

Anniston High School is a public high school in Anniston, Alabama, serving 466 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Calhoun County school district, which is ranked 120 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Anniston High School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 84.12% African American and over 85% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's academic performance is consistently in the bottom third of Alabama high schools, with proficiency rates in core subjects like Mathematics, Science, and English that are significantly lower than the state and surrounding school averages. Despite spending $15,432 per student, which is higher than nearby schools, Anniston High School is not achieving the same level of academic success as its neighbors, such as White Plains High School, Alexandria High School, and Jacksonville High School.

The challenges faced by Anniston High School suggest a widening achievement gap, particularly for African American and low-socioeconomic status students. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive and targeted approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the school and its student population. Understanding the factors that contribute to the success of nearby schools could provide valuable insights for improving student outcomes at Anniston High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207

(256) 231-5010

District: Anniston City

SchoolDigger Rank:
317^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,432

Feeder schools for Anniston High School:

Elementary:	Cobb Preparatory Academy
	Golden Springs Elementary School
	Randolph Park Elementary School
Middle:	Anniston Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 480

Racial breakdown:

African American:

84.8%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Anniston High School ranks worse than 83.9% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.09. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Anniston High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (84.8%), Hispanic (6.3%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anniston High School is 16.7. (See more...)

Compare Anniston High School employs 28.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anniston High School is $15,432.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Anniston High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Anniston High School 317^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Anniston High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Anniston City:

SchoolDigger ranks Anniston City 120^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Anniston High School

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Rank History for all students at Anniston High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	26.09	316^th	357	11.5%
2005	11.46	347^th	359	3.3%
2006	13.87	341^st	357	4.5%
2007	19.99	323^rd	358	9.8%
2008	13.78	347^th	359	3.3%
2009	23.20	320^th	357	10.4%
2010	33.84	285^th	358	20.4%
2011	37.66	269^th	360	25.3%
2012	13.02	341^st	358	4.7%
2013	28.31	329^th	358	8.1%
2014	21.38	287^th	358	19.8%
2015	9.81	323^rd	353	8.5%
2016	10.42	319^th	351	9.1%
2017	13.69	314^th	353	11.0%
2018	18.28	291^st	356	18.3%
2019	16.62	306^th	366	16.4%
2021	13.82	327^th	371	11.9%
2022	21.26	296^th	367	19.3%
2023	26.60	275^th	371	25.9%
2024	17.09	317^th	378	16.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Anniston High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	21.30	147^th	171	14.0%
2023	51.15	69^th	182	62.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Anniston High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	21.31	268^th	315	14.9%
2018	31.50	247^th	349	29.2%
2019	19.11	301^st	358	15.9%
2021	16.67	312^th	361	13.6%
2022	33.82	244^th	361	32.4%
2023	31.00	240^th	349	31.2%
2024	16.89	336^th	375	10.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Anniston High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	13.43	308^th	343	10.2%
2018	12.42	303^rd	347	12.7%
2019	18.23	293^rd	354	17.2%
2021	10.31	337^th	359	6.1%
2022	22.17	292^nd	367	20.4%
2023	24.51	266^th	358	25.7%
2024	16.30	318^th	366	13.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Anniston High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	14.88	300^th	339	11.5%
2018	23.97	277^th	350	20.9%
2019	15.19	306^th	357	14.3%
2021	19.49	300^th	366	18.0%
2022	21.88	287^th	366	21.6%
2023	27.86	259^th	358	27.7%
2024	19.10	301^st	368	18.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Anniston High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	50.33	90^th	223	59.6%
2019	47.88	96^th	224	57.1%
2021	38.10	133^rd	228	41.7%
2022	46.61	88^th	222	60.4%
2023	46.80	99^th	224	55.8%
2024	23.91	200^th	231	13.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Anniston High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	72.48	32^nd	139	77.0%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Anniston High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1171	1171
1989	305	829	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1141
1990	297	834	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1139
1991	281	878	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1166
1992	266	853	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1129
1993	230	879	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1118
1994	188	797	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	991
1995	107	710	2	69	0	n/a	n/a	0	888
1996	107	710	2	69	0	n/a	n/a	0	888
1997	68	771	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	845
1998	42	812	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	859
1999	34	699	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	738
2000	35	616	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	657
2001	22	562	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
2002	14	556	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	574
2003	14	556	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	574
2004	13	572	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
2005	14	556	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	575
2006	13	581	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	602
2007	14	571	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	595
2008	10	596	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	613
2009	19	572	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	603
2010	14	572	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	597
2011	16	602	0	12	0	0	0	0	630
2012	12	545	0	8	0	0	0	0	565
2013	11	508	0	10	0	0	2	0	531
2014	12	514	0	10	0	0	0	0	536
2015	14	478	0	12	0	0	0	0	504
2016	18	489	0	10	0	0	0	0	517
2017	18	485	1	13	0	0	8	0	525
2018	16	429	0	22	0	0	3	0	470
2019	14	404	0	23	0	0	6	0	447
2020	14	382	0	20	0	0	7	0	423
2021	22	360	1	23	0	0	9	0	415
2022	21	387	0	30	0	0	12	0	450
2023	22	392	1	34	0	0	17	0	466
2024	19	407	1	30	0	0	23	0	480

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Anniston High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1171	64.0	18.2	0
1989	1141	67.0	17.0	n/a
1990	1139	68.9	16.5	0
1991	1166	70.5	16.5	n/a
1992	1129	70.5	16.0	n/a
1993	1118	68.4	16.3	n/a
1994	991	72.8	13.6	n/a
1995	888	62.5	14.2	n/a
1996	888	62.5	14.2	n/a
1997	845	61.5	13.7	56.4
1998	859	60.0	14.3	50.2
1999	738	56.5	13.1	74
2000	657	45.5	14.4	59.4
2001	589	42.8	13.8	68.3
2002	574	34.5	16.6	76.3
2003	574	34.5	16.6	76.3
2004	596	39.0	15.3	71.1
2005	575	40.0	14.4	71.8
2006	602	40.0	15.1	74.6
2007	595	37.9	15.7	76.3
2008	613	39.0	15.7	75
2009	603	41.6	14.4	79.4
2010	597	39.0	15.3	81.9
2011	630	39.0	16.1	81.7
2012	565	32.0	17.6	88.3
2013	531	40.0	13.2	86.6
2014	536	39.0	13.7	86.2
2015	504	39.0	12.9	66.7
2016	517	41.0	12.6	66.5
2017	525	41.0	12.8	65.5
2018	470	32.0	14.6	86
2019	447	28.0	15.9	85.9
2020	423	29.0	14.5	86.1
2021	415	25.0	16.6	85.8
2022	450	25.5	17.6	86
2023	466	27.5	16.9	86.1
2024	480	28.6	16.7	86

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Anniston High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1171	64.0	18.2	0
1989	1141	67.0	17.0	n/a
1990	1139	68.9	16.5	0
1991	1166	70.5	16.5	n/a
1992	1129	70.5	16.0	n/a
1993	1118	68.4	16.3	n/a
1994	991	72.8	13.6	n/a
1995	888	62.5	14.2	n/a
1996	888	62.5	14.2	n/a
1997	845	61.5	13.7	56.4
1998	859	60.0	14.3	50.2
1999	738	56.5	13.1	74
2000	657	45.5	14.4	59.4
2001	589	42.8	13.8	68.3
2002	574	34.5	16.6	76.3
2003	574	34.5	16.6	76.3
2004	596	39.0	15.3	71.1
2005	575	40.0	14.4	71.8
2006	602	40.0	15.1	74.6
2007	595	37.9	15.7	76.3
2008	613	39.0	15.7	75
2009	603	41.6	14.4	79.4
2010	597	39.0	15.3	81.9
2011	630	39.0	16.1	81.7
2012	565	32.0	17.6	88.3
2013	531	40.0	13.2	86.6
2014	536	39.0	13.7	86.2
2015	504	39.0	12.9	66.7
2016	517	41.0	12.6	66.5
2017	525	41.0	12.8	65.5
2018	470	32.0	14.6	86
2019	447	28.0	15.9	85.9
2020	423	29.0	14.5	86.1
2021	415	25.0	16.6	85.8
2022	450	25.5	17.6	86
2023	466	27.5	16.9	86.1
2024	480	28.6	16.7	86

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Anniston High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,684 (17.4%)	$12,742 (82.6%)	$15,432

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Anniston High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 306^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 275^th of 371 High schools	9.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Anniston High School)	17.1	3	14.2%
End of Course Mathematics (Anniston City)	17.1	3	14.2%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Anniston High School)	20.7	18.8	1.9%
End of Course Science (Anniston City)	20.7	18.8	1.9%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	447	466	4.3%
African American	404	392	3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	23	34	47.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	14	22	57.1%
Two or More Races	6	17	183.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.9%	86.1%	0.1%

Schools Near Anniston High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Anniston High School	Public	9-12	1301 Woodstock Ave	Anniston	36207	Calhoun County	Anniston City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 231-5010	480	29	16.7	86.0%	19 (4.0%)	407 (84.8%)	30 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.8%)	17.1	317^th of 378 public high schools	16.1%		26.6	275^th of 371 public high schools	25.9%	42			3.4		11.4			12.9	$15,432	$2,684	$12,742
EXCEL Academy	Public	6-12	32 Watson Street	Anniston	36206	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(256) 741-7400	210			73.8%	158 (75.2%)	38 (18.1%)	9 (4.3%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	29.2	267^th of 378 public high schools	29.4%					(n/a)			5.0		20.0			20.5
Saks High School	Public	7-12	4401 Saks Rd	Anniston	36206	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 741-7000	450	29	15.3	81.8%	162 (36.0%)	222 (49.3%)	61 (13.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	59	126^th of 378 public high schools	66.7%		38.3	209^th of 371 public high schools	43.7%	83	7.0	4.2	12.1	21.4	32.8	34.3	49.3	38.2	$10,763	$1,435	$9,064
Anniston City Boot Camp School	Public	7-12	4804 McClellan Blvd	Anniston	36206	Calhoun County	Anniston City	No	No	No	No	(256) 231-5100	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Oxford High School	Public	9-12	1 Yellow Jacket Drive	Oxford	36203	Calhoun County	Oxford City	No	No	No	No	(256) 241-3166	1,271	81	15.6	66.5%	614 (48.3%)	353 (27.8%)	242 (19.0%)	30 (2.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	28 (2.2%)	72.5	76^th of 378 public high schools	79.9%		67.9	102^nd of 371 public high schools	72.5%	26			20.7		39.4			38.7	$11,859	$692	$11,147
Oxford Area Vocational School	Public	9-12	1 Yellow Jacket Drive	Oxford	36203	Calhoun County	Oxford City	No	No	No	No	(256) 241-3166	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Wellborn High School	Public	7-12	135 Pinson Rd	Anniston	36201	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 741-7603	430	29	14.6	78.8%	315 (73.3%)	63 (14.7%)	45 (10.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	50.4	167^th of 378 public high schools	55.8%		39.3	206^th of 371 public high schools	44.5%	39	7.8	15.8	14.5	29.8	29.0	33.3	57.1	27.6	$10,951	$2,397	$8,508
Weaver High School	Public	7-12	917 Clairmont Dr	Weaver	36277	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	No	(256) 741-7201	477	29	16.2	70.4%	352 (73.8%)	94 (19.7%)	18 (3.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.3%)	83	46^th of 378 public high schools	87.8%		84.8	51^st of 371 public high schools	86.3%	5	16.3	6.9	27.6	32.2	44.7	45.4	48.3	41.3	$11,432	$1,596	$9,790
Alexandria High School	Public	9-12	353 Stadium Dr	Alexandria	36250	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	No	(256) 741-4400	486	29	16.5	58.6%	395 (81.3%)	63 (13.0%)	15 (3.1%)	6 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	79.6	58^th of 378 public high schools	84.7%		89.6	41^st of 371 public high schools	88.9%	17			26.2		40.2			42.9	$10,447	$810	$9,590
Jacksonville High School	Public	7-12	1000 George Douthit Dr SW	Jacksonville	36265	Calhoun County	Jacksonville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 782-8800	776	49	16.0	58.4%	435 (56.1%)	218 (28.1%)	47 (6.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (9.3%)	94.9	23^rd of 378 public high schools	93.9%		59.4	127^th of 371 public high schools	65.8%	104	16.2	20.6	38.1	55.7	52.5	61.5	63.6	56.4	$10,088	$1,256	$8,766

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