Is Choctaw County High School a good school?

Choctaw County High School ranks in the bottom 5.0% of Alabama high schools.

How many students attend Choctaw County High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 221 students attended Choctaw County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Choctaw County High School?

Students at Choctaw County High School are 89% African American, 10% White.

What schools feed into Choctaw County High School?

Choctaw County High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Choctaw County Elementary

Choctaw County High School

Summary:

Choctaw County High School is a public high school located in Butler, Alabama, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 248 students. The school is part of the Choctaw County School District, which is ranked 116 out of 137 districts in Alabama and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Choctaw County High School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 87.9% African American, significantly higher than the state average. The school consistently performs below the state average on standardized tests, with only 0% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 23.12%. This poor academic performance has led to the school being ranked in the bottom quartile of Alabama high schools, with a rating of 0 or 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school's struggles are particularly pronounced for female students, male students, African American students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 82% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

In comparison, the nearby Southern Choctaw High School, while still performing below the state average, generally outperforms Choctaw County High School on academic measures. This suggests that the challenges faced by Choctaw County High School may be unique to the school or district, rather than simply a reflection of the broader regional context. Addressing the school's academic and equity issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving instructional practices, supporting economically disadvantaged students, and promoting equity across all student subgroups.

Detail:

Public 7-12

277 Tom Orr Drive
Butler, AL 36904

(205) 459-2139

District: Choctaw County

SchoolDigger Rank:
359^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,983

Feeder schools for Choctaw County High School:

Elementary:

Choctaw County Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 221

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.1%

White:

10.0%

American Indian:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Choctaw County High School ranks worse than 76.9% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.59. (See more...)

Compare Details Choctaw County High School ranks worse than 95% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.78. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Choctaw 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 Racial makeup is: African American (89.1%), White (10%), American Indian (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Choctaw County High School is 19.2. (See more...)

Compare Choctaw County High School employs 11.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Choctaw County High School is $10,983.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Choctaw County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Choctaw County High School 340^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Choctaw County High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

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SchoolDigger ranks Choctaw County High School 359^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Choctaw County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

African American students:

Choctaw County:

SchoolDigger ranks Choctaw County 116^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Choctaw County High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Choctaw County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2005	29.56	315^th	415	24.1%
2006	25.03	333^rd	409	18.6%
2007	33.77	300^th	412	27.2%
2008	24.28	345^th	417	17.3%
2009	17.00	381^st	425	10.4%
2010	32.72	323^rd	435	25.7%
2011	19.80	372^nd	435	14.5%
2012	22.90	363^rd	436	16.7%
2013	16.75	393^rd	436	9.9%
2014	15.09	375^th	438	14.4%
2015	9.09	408^th	430	5.1%
2016	10.66	385^th	432	10.9%
2017	13.71	372^nd	432	13.9%
2018	10.66	379^th	423	10.4%
2019	13.94	375^th	437	14.2%
2021	18.67	364^th	440	17.3%
2022	10.62	403^rd	432	6.7%
2023	8.20	423^rd	437	3.2%
2024	24.59	340^th	442	23.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Choctaw County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	16.98	308^th	349	11.7%
2018	12.00	363^rd	396	8.3%
2019	17.90	347^th	396	12.4%
2021	24.67	329^th	415	20.7%
2022	11.63	406^th	421	3.6%
2023	11.21	394^th	410	3.9%
2024	27.91	329^th	437	24.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Choctaw County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	13.99	332^nd	380	12.6%
2018	7.16	374^th	392	4.6%
2019	13.92	350^th	399	12.3%
2021	30.33	304^th	415	26.7%
2022	14.71	375^th	423	11.3%
2023	10.05	395^th	417	5.3%
2024	28.54	315^th	426	26.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Choctaw County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	13.74	335^th	380	11.8%
2018	16.53	334^th	397	15.9%
2019	15.29	352^nd	399	11.8%
2021	14.27	377^th	418	9.8%
2022	9.61	411^th	427	3.7%
2023	8.77	405^th	419	3.3%
2024	25.32	326^th	428	23.8%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Choctaw County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	24.59	197^th	247	20.2%
2019	26.36	210^th	252	16.7%
2021	38.35	146^th	266	45.1%
2022	23.17	232^nd	271	14.4%
2023	17.57	248^th	263	5.7%
2024	50.95	101^st	269	62.5%

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

Rank History for Choctaw County High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Choctaw County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	46.50	219^th	357	38.7%
2005	23.55	321^st	359	10.6%
2006	50.23	210^th	357	41.2%
2007	58.00	161^st	358	55.0%
2008	24.28	321^st	359	10.6%
2009	16.73	333^rd	357	6.7%
2010	28.65	302^nd	358	15.6%
2011	22.87	320^th	360	11.1%
2012	28.87	301^st	358	15.9%
2013	30.19	326^th	358	8.9%
2014	19.69	296^th	358	17.3%
2015	14.13	310^th	353	12.2%
2016	19.47	291^st	351	17.1%
2017	7.92	343^rd	353	2.8%
2018	7.20	331^st	356	7.0%
2019	10.08	324^th	366	11.5%
2021	17.72	306^th	371	17.5%
2022	9.47	351^st	367	4.4%
2023	19.47	307^th	371	17.3%
2024	10.78	359^th	378	5.0%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Choctaw County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	11.45	309^th	315	1.9%
2018	9.51	327^th	349	6.3%
2019	21.56	289^th	358	19.3%
2021	24.19	284^th	361	21.3%
2022	14.65	328^th	361	9.1%
2023	31.92	232^nd	349	33.5%
2024	15.84	343^rd	375	8.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Choctaw County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	14.02	305^th	343	11.1%
2018	12.35	304^th	347	12.4%
2019	5.42	340^th	354	4.0%
2021	8.72	345^th	359	3.9%
2022	6.21	361^st	367	1.6%
2023	9.54	341^st	358	4.7%
2024	12.54	338^th	366	7.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Choctaw County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	5.76	335^th	339	1.2%
2018	4.79	337^th	350	3.7%
2019	18.22	292^nd	357	18.2%
2021	28.13	262^nd	366	28.4%
2022	15.09	321^st	366	12.3%
2023	33.78	231^st	358	35.5%
2024	10.40	356^th	368	3.3%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Choctaw County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	23.01	192^nd	223	13.9%
2019	31.34	153^rd	224	31.7%
2021	47.04	93^rd	228	59.2%
2022	15.20	215^th	222	3.2%
2023	35.27	141^st	224	37.1%
2024	26.54	186^th	231	19.5%

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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 Choctaw 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	684	684
1989	196	497	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	693
1990	179	466	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	645
1991	177	444	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	621
1992	200	417	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	617
1993	204	406	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	614
1994	180	399	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	581
1995	150	417	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	567
1996	150	417	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	567
1997	140	399	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	540
1998	134	380	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	514
1999	106	355	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	463
2000	90	348	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	440
2001	71	346	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	1	419
2002	49	367	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	420
2003	49	367	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	420
2004	42	361	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	406
2005	59	524	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	588
2006	34	495	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	529
2007	34	472	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	508
2008	37	440	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	479
2009	51	421	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	477
2010	52	366	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	427
2011	61	341	4	5	1	0	0	0	412
2012	67	320	8	4	1	0	1	0	401
2013	67	315	2	4	0	0	1	0	389
2014	64	328	1	4	0	0	0	0	397
2015	62	296	1	2	1	0	0	0	362
2016	63	307	0	2	1	0	0	0	373
2017	56	294	0	1	1	0	0	0	352
2018	50	289	0	1	1	1	0	0	342
2019	37	280	0	4	1	1	0	0	323
2020	30	257	0	1	2	1	0	0	291
2021	28	234	0	1	2	0	1	0	266
2022	26	215	0	3	2	0	1	0	247
2023	26	218	0	2	1	0	1	0	248
2024	22	197	0	0	1	0	1	0	221

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 Choctaw County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	684	32.0	21.3	0
1989	693	30.5	22.7	n/a
1990	645	33.0	19.5	0
1991	621	33.0	18.8	n/a
1992	617	33.5	18.4	n/a
1993	614	34.0	18.1	n/a
1994	581	33.0	17.6	n/a
1995	567	33.2	17.1	n/a
1996	567	33.2	17.1	n/a
1997	540	29.7	18.2	50.9
1998	514	32.4	15.9	51.4
1999	463	32.0	14.5	63.1
2000	440	29.0	15.2	67
2001	419	28.0	15.0	68.4
2002	420	26.5	15.8	68.1
2003	420	26.5	15.8	68.1
2004	406	25.0	16.2	78.1
2005	588	35.0	16.8	82.3
2006	529	36.0	14.7	76.9
2007	508	29.9	17.0	81.9
2008	479	30.2	15.9	80.8
2009	477	27.7	17.0	80.7
2010	427	24.5	17.4	78.2
2011	412	25.5	16.1	80.1
2012	401	24.5	16.3	83.5
2013	389	24.5	15.8	83.5
2014	397	30.5	13.0	84.1
2015	362	22.0	16.4	82.9
2016	373	22.0	16.9	56.8
2017	352	22.0	16.0	65.9
2018	342	19.5	17.5	82.5
2019	323	18.5	17.4	82.7
2020	291	15.7	18.4	82.5
2021	266	16.5	16.1	82.7
2022	247	17.0	14.5	82.6
2023	248	18.5	13.4	82.7
2024	221	11.5	19.2	82.4

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 Choctaw County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	684	32.0	21.3	0
1989	693	30.5	22.7	n/a
1990	645	33.0	19.5	0
1991	621	33.0	18.8	n/a
1992	617	33.5	18.4	n/a
1993	614	34.0	18.1	n/a
1994	581	33.0	17.6	n/a
1995	567	33.2	17.1	n/a
1996	567	33.2	17.1	n/a
1997	540	29.7	18.2	50.9
1998	514	32.4	15.9	51.4
1999	463	32.0	14.5	63.1
2000	440	29.0	15.2	67
2001	419	28.0	15.0	68.4
2002	420	26.5	15.8	68.1
2003	420	26.5	15.8	68.1
2004	406	25.0	16.2	78.1
2005	588	35.0	16.8	82.3
2006	529	36.0	14.7	76.9
2007	508	29.9	17.0	81.9
2008	479	30.2	15.9	80.8
2009	477	27.7	17.0	80.7
2010	427	24.5	17.4	78.2
2011	412	25.5	16.1	80.1
2012	401	24.5	16.3	83.5
2013	389	24.5	15.8	83.5
2014	397	30.5	13.0	84.1
2015	362	22.0	16.4	82.9
2016	373	22.0	16.9	56.8
2017	352	22.0	16.0	65.9
2018	342	19.5	17.5	82.5
2019	323	18.5	17.4	82.7
2020	291	15.7	18.4	82.5
2021	266	16.5	16.1	82.7
2022	247	17.0	14.5	82.6
2023	248	18.5	13.4	82.7
2024	221	11.5	19.2	82.4

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 Choctaw County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,047 (18.6%)	$8,891 (81.0%)	$10,983

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Choctaw County High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 375^th of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 423^rd of 437 Middle schools	11%
Ranks 324^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 307^th of 371 High schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Choctaw County High School)	29.6	0	29.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Choctaw County)	19.5	2.9	16.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Choctaw County High School)	7.4	0	7.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Choctaw County)	8.5	0	8.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.7	21.1	23.6%
End of Course Mathematics (Choctaw County High School)	12.7	2.4	10.4%
End of Course Mathematics (Choctaw County)	12.5	3.6	8.9%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Choctaw County High School)	14.6	4.8	9.8%
End of Course Science (Choctaw County)	22.1	10.7	11.4%
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	323	248	23.2%
African American	280	218	22.1%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	2	50%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	37	26	29.7%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.7%	82.7%	0%

Schools Near Choctaw 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 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
Choctaw County High School	Public	7-12	277 Tom Orr Drive	Butler	36904	Choctaw County	Choctaw County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 459-2139	221	12	19.2	82.4%	22 (10.0%)	197 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	10.8	359^th of 378 public high schools	5.0%		19.5	307^th of 371 public high schools	17.3%	52	8.8	7.9	0.0	23.7	12.9	41.2	29.0	3.3	$10,983	$2,047	$8,891
Southern Choctaw High School	Public	7-12	10941 Highway 17	Gilbertown	36908	Choctaw County	Choctaw County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 843-5645	217	16	13.5	69.6%	94 (43.3%)	116 (53.5%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	16.7	320^th of 378 public high schools	15.3%		10.3	354^th of 371 public high schools	4.6%	34	14.0	3.7	2.5	33.3	17.5	44.2	40.7	8.1	$12,337	$2,515	$9,776

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Student/Teacher Ratio Choctaw County High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Choctaw County High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Choctaw County High School

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