Is Chilton County High School a good school?

Chilton County High School ranks 235 th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Chilton County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 834 students attended Chilton County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Chilton County High School?

Students at Chilton County High School are 61% White, 18% African American, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Chilton County High School?

Chilton County High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Clanton Elementary School Elementary : Jemison Elementary School Middle : Clanton Intermediate School Middle : Clanton Middle School Middle : Jemison Middle School

Chilton County High School

Summary:

Chilton County High School is a public high school in Clanton, Alabama, serving 783 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Chilton County school district, which is ranked 103 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chilton County High School has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 62.07% White, 17.75% African American, and 14.43% Hispanic. However, the school has struggled academically in recent years, with its statewide ranking declining from 105 out of 356 Alabama high schools in 2017-2018 to 235 out of 378 in 2023-2024. Only 16.84% of 11th-grade students are proficient or better in Mathematics, 24.34% in Science, and 13.71% in English. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively better than African American students and students with special needs. Additionally, 69.09% of Chilton County High School students come from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which is significantly higher than the nearby Marbury High School, which has a free/reduced-price lunch rate of 54.74%.

The declining academic performance, achievement gaps among student subgroups, and high poverty rates at Chilton County High School suggest the need for a comprehensive approach to address these challenges. Comparing the school to nearby Jemison High School, which has a higher Hispanic population and lower academic performance, and Marbury High School, which has a higher percentage of White students and better academic outcomes, highlights the importance of considering the unique demographic and contextual factors that may influence a school's performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1214 7th St S
Clanton, AL 35045

(205) 280-2710

District: Chilton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
235^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,255

Feeder schools for Chilton County High School:

Elementary:	Clanton Elementary School
	Jemison Elementary School
Middle:	Clanton Intermediate School
	Clanton Middle School
	Jemison Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

Number of students: 834

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.0%

African American:

18.1%

Hispanic:

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chilton County High School ranks worse than 62.2% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.38. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Chilton County 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 Chilton County High School has the largest high school student body size in the Chilton County School District. Student population at Chilton County High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (61%), African American (18.1%), Hispanic (14.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chilton County High School is 21.2. 1 high schools in the Chilton County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Chilton County High School employs 39.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chilton County High School is $8,255. 1 high schools in the Chilton County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chilton County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chilton County High School 235^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Chilton County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

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White students:

Chilton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Chilton County 103^rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chilton County High School

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Rank History for all students at Chilton County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	23.79	320^th	357	10.4%
2005	44.35	238^th	359	33.7%
2006	49.73	214^th	357	40.1%
2007	37.90	262^nd	358	26.8%
2008	38.70	262^nd	359	27.0%
2009	34.59	280^th	357	21.6%
2010	29.58	296^th	358	17.3%
2011	52.66	198^th	360	45.0%
2012	64.46	119^th	358	66.8%
2013	49.46	225^th	358	37.2%
2014	61.96	117^th	358	67.3%
2015	50.59	167^th	353	52.7%
2016	52.03	157^th	351	55.3%
2017	70.39	81^st	353	77.1%
2018	68.89	105^th	356	70.5%
2019	60.16	145^th	366	60.4%
2021	52.49	153^rd	371	58.8%
2022	33.64	239^th	367	34.9%
2023	33.97	233^rd	371	37.2%
2024	36.38	235^th	378	37.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Chilton County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	48.39	22^nd	43	48.8%
2024	24.42	39^th	56	30.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chilton County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	38.18	35^th	63	44.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Chilton County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	36.37	88^th	160	45.0%
2019	35.68	108^th	171	36.8%
2021	46.89	93^rd	196	52.6%
2022	46.04	77^th	169	54.4%
2023	23.09	157^th	182	13.7%
2024	38.84	116^th	198	41.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chilton County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	64.61	70^th	315	77.8%
2018	72.70	77^th	349	77.9%
2019	48.53	176^th	358	50.8%
2021	27.72	267^th	361	26.0%
2022	39.40	217^th	361	39.9%
2023	26.54	262^nd	349	24.9%
2024	36.24	240^th	375	36.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Chilton County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	75.96	67^th	343	80.5%
2018	72.53	87^th	347	74.9%
2019	57.75	143^rd	354	59.6%
2021	49.28	173^rd	359	51.8%
2022	36.82	216^th	367	41.1%
2023	36.67	207^th	358	42.2%
2024	31.01	251^st	366	31.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Chilton County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	60.54	110^th	339	67.6%
2018	61.26	136^th	350	61.1%
2019	59.84	142^nd	357	60.2%
2021	53.68	151^st	366	58.7%
2022	30.96	248^th	366	32.2%
2023	30.61	244^th	358	31.8%
2024	42.07	206^th	368	44.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Chilton County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	27.52	147^th	189	22.2%
2018	31.35	158^th	223	29.1%
2019	61.86	63^rd	224	71.9%
2021	27.41	186^th	228	18.4%
2022	34.42	142^nd	222	36.0%
2023	28.39	174^th	224	22.3%
2024	22.17	207^th	231	10.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chilton County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	59.24	32^nd	93	65.6%
2018	48.22	47^th	95	50.5%
2019	17.41	91^st	103	11.7%
2021	64.06	28^th	113	75.2%
2022	36.16	70^th	114	38.6%
2023	28.69	86^th	122	29.5%
2024	39.35	73^rd	139	47.5%

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Rank History for White students at Chilton County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	53.05	87^th	230	62.2%
2018	56.12	114^th	300	62.0%
2019	47.93	153^rd	313	51.1%
2021	51.46	138^th	319	56.7%
2022	22.40	268^th	326	17.8%
2023	27.13	222^nd	317	30.0%
2024	31.82	222^nd	325	31.7%

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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 Chilton County 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	636	636
1989	510	135	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	646
1990	525	117	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	643
1991	518	118	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	639
1992	546	109	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	656
1993	539	108	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	649
1994	572	123	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	695
1995	528	129	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	659
1996	528	129	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	659
1997	487	121	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	612
1998	501	131	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	643
1999	507	121	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	637
2000	508	118	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	631
2001	532	139	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	677
2002	490	148	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	645
2003	490	148	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	645
2004	486	154	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	649
2005	475	163	5	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	654
2006	536	152	6	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	711
2007	567	156	4	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	750
2008	609	154	7	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	797
2009	607	140	11	33	3	n/a	n/a	0	794
2010	591	134	4	33	2	n/a	n/a	1	765
2011	614	144	4	36	2	0	0	0	800
2012	580	142	7	28	1	1	2	0	761
2013	578	136	10	31	2	0	3	0	760
2014	635	134	7	35	0	0	4	0	815
2015	571	122	7	41	1	0	4	0	746
2016	630	123	9	49	0	0	10	0	821
2017	622	137	5	58	0	0	8	0	830
2018	592	134	6	59	1	0	14	0	806
2019	614	136	7	56	2	0	20	0	835
2020	557	137	5	63	3	0	31	0	796
2021	527	135	7	82	3	0	37	0	791
2022	509	139	10	107	2	0	34	0	801
2023	486	139	11	113	1	0	33	0	783
2024	509	151	11	121	0	0	42	0	834

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 Chilton County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	636	29.0	21.9	0
1989	646	31.0	20.8	n/a
1990	643	33.0	19.4	0
1991	639	32.0	19.9	n/a
1992	656	33.0	19.8	n/a
1993	649	32.0	20.3	n/a
1994	695	33.6	20.7	n/a
1995	659	33.0	20.0	n/a
1996	659	33.0	20.0	n/a
1997	612	32.9	18.6	18
1998	643	34.2	18.8	20.4
1999	637	38.0	16.8	24.6
2000	631	38.0	16.6	26
2001	677	37.0	18.3	23.2
2002	645	35.5	18.2	13.8
2003	645	35.5	18.2	13.8
2004	649	36.0	18.0	30.5
2005	654	49.0	13.3	39.4
2006	711	38.0	18.7	39.9
2007	750	38.7	19.4	37.5
2008	797	42.3	18.8	40
2009	794	44.1	17.8	41.8
2010	765	42.4	18.0	48.3
2011	800	46.8	17.0	50
2012	761	43.7	17.3	52.3
2013	760	45.6	16.6	54.6
2014	815	42.6	19.1	56.6
2015	746	43.0	17.3	50.5
2016	821	42.0	19.5	47.1
2017	830	43.5	19.0	52.7
2018	806	32.5	24.7	51.4
2019	835	44.1	18.9	48.4
2020	796	45.5	17.4	54
2021	791	42.5	18.5	41.8
2022	801	37.2	21.5	58.3
2023	783	40.2	19.4	69.1
2024	834	39.2	21.2	71.3

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 Chilton County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	636	29.0	21.9	0
1989	646	31.0	20.8	n/a
1990	643	33.0	19.4	0
1991	639	32.0	19.9	n/a
1992	656	33.0	19.8	n/a
1993	649	32.0	20.3	n/a
1994	695	33.6	20.7	n/a
1995	659	33.0	20.0	n/a
1996	659	33.0	20.0	n/a
1997	612	32.9	18.6	18
1998	643	34.2	18.8	20.4
1999	637	38.0	16.8	24.6
2000	631	38.0	16.6	26
2001	677	37.0	18.3	23.2
2002	645	35.5	18.2	13.8
2003	645	35.5	18.2	13.8
2004	649	36.0	18.0	30.5
2005	654	49.0	13.3	39.4
2006	711	38.0	18.7	39.9
2007	750	38.7	19.4	37.5
2008	797	42.3	18.8	40
2009	794	44.1	17.8	41.8
2010	765	42.4	18.0	48.3
2011	800	46.8	17.0	50
2012	761	43.7	17.3	52.3
2013	760	45.6	16.6	54.6
2014	815	42.6	19.1	56.6
2015	746	43.0	17.3	50.5
2016	821	42.0	19.5	47.1
2017	830	43.5	19.0	52.7
2018	806	32.5	24.7	51.4
2019	835	44.1	18.9	48.4
2020	796	45.5	17.4	54
2021	791	42.5	18.5	41.8
2022	801	37.2	21.5	58.3
2023	783	40.2	19.4	69.1
2024	834	39.2	21.2	71.3

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 Chilton County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,191 (14.4%)	$7,038 (85.3%)	$8,255

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chilton County 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 145^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 233^rd of 371 High schools	23.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Chilton County High School)	44	14.9	29.1%
End of Course Mathematics (Chilton County)	30.5	10.8	19.8%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Chilton County High School)	42.5	20.5	22%
End of Course Science (Chilton County)	30.5	19.7	10.8%
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	835	783	6.2%
African American	136	139	2.2%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	7	11	57.1%
Hispanic	56	113	101.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	614	486	20.8%
Two or More Races	20	33	65%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.4%	69.1%	20.7%

Schools Near Chilton County 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 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chilton County High School	Public	9-12	1214 7th St S	Clanton	35045	Chilton County	Chilton County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 280-2710	834	39	21.2	71.3%	509 (61.0%)	151 (18.1%)	121 (14.5%)	11 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.0%)	36.4	235^th of 378 public high schools	37.8%		34	233^rd of 371 public high schools	37.2%	2	16.8	24.3	13.7	$8,255	$1,191	$7,038
Chilton County Alternative School	Public	6-12	15 1st Ave N	Clanton	35045	Chilton County	Chilton County	No	No	No	No	(205) 280-2919	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
W A Lecroy Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	2829 4th Ave N	Clanton	35045	Chilton County	Chilton County	No	No	No	No	(205) 280-2920	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Jemison High School	Public	9-12	25195 US Highway 31	Jemison	35085	Chilton County	Chilton County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 280-4860	685	31	21.9	83.8%	289 (42.2%)	55 (8.0%)	314 (45.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.6%)	26.2	282^nd of 378 public high schools	25.4%		29.2	258^th of 371 public high schools	30.5%	24	9.2	22.0	11.5	$9,182	$1,660	$7,496
Marbury High School	Public	9-12	2360 Highway 31 North	Deatsville	36022	Elmore County	Autauga County	No	No	No	No	(334) 387-1910	584	35	16.9	54.6%	464 (79.5%)	81 (13.9%)	21 (3.6%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.2%)	47.8	182^nd of 378 public high schools	51.9%		52.8	145^th of 371 public high schools	60.9%	37	19.9	28.8	19.4	$8,624	$954	$7,667

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