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Florala High School

Summary:

Florala High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Florala, Alabama, with a total enrollment of 218 students. The school faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and fluctuating school rankings.

Florala High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and Covington County averages in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 11th-grade proficiency rates were 21.62% in math, 29.73% in science, and 11.43% in English, all below the state and county averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (73.85%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant socioeconomic challenge. Florala High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 86 out of 366 Alabama high schools in 2018-2019 to a low of 320 out of 367 in 2021-2022, with a current ranking of 208 out of 378 in 2023-2024.

In comparison, Samson High School, located approximately 19 miles from Florala High School, has a higher statewide ranking and better academic performance, particularly in mathematics and English. This comparison highlights the potential for Florala High School to learn from and emulate the practices of higher-performing schools in the region. To address these challenges, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions, provide additional resources and support, and explore best practices from other successful schools in the area.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 22114 Begonia St
       Florala, AL  36442

(334) 858-3765

District: Covington County

SchoolDigger Rank:
208th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,855 Help


Feeder schools for Florala High School:

Elementary:    WS Harlan Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  225

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.4%
African American:
14.2%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Florala High School ranks worse than 63.6% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.26. (See more...)
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Compare Details Florala High School ranks worse than 55% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.89. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Florala High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.4%), African American (14.2%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Florala High School is 14.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Florala High School is $11,855.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Florala High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Florala High School 281st of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Florala High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Florala High School 208th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Florala High School in the ranking list.)

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Covington County:

SchoolDigger ranks Covington County 63rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Florala High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Florala High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 63.74 161st 435 63.0%
2012 48.73 263rd 436 39.7%
2013 47.11 290th 436 33.5%
2014 36.53 292nd 438 33.3%
2015 53.16 183rd 430 57.4%
2016 51.88 196th 432 54.6%
2017 27.64 325th 432 24.8%
2018 30.31 319th 423 24.6%
2019 24.34 336th 437 23.1%
2021 50.31 207th 440 53.0%
2022 44.56 233rd 432 46.1%
2023 59.77 149th 437 65.9%
2024 37.26 281st 442 36.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Florala High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.81 266th 396 32.8%
2019 33.74 280th 396 29.3%
2021 34.67 279th 415 32.8%
2022 35.09 289th 421 31.4%
2023 63.36 113th 410 72.4%
2024 38.94 270th 437 38.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Florala High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 29.00 293rd 380 22.9%
2018 33.72 282nd 392 28.1%
2019 30.12 297th 399 25.6%
2021 66.63 100th 415 75.9%
2022 71.19 84th 423 80.1%
2023 65.86 112th 417 73.1%
2024 38.38 272nd 426 36.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Florala High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 27.60 288th 380 24.2%
2018 27.27 307th 397 22.7%
2019 21.35 323rd 399 19.0%
2021 34.37 282nd 418 32.5%
2022 23.41 341st 427 20.1%
2023 54.46 166th 419 60.4%
2024 40.32 250th 428 41.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Florala High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.95 318th 331 3.9%
2019 15.21 318th 343 7.3%
2021 39.79 214th 369 42.0%
2022 34.61 250th 376 33.5%
2023 51.39 152nd 370 58.9%
2024 27.23 288th 373 22.8%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for White Students!

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

Rank History for Florala High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Florala High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.18 173rd 357 51.5%
2005 76.52 41st 359 88.6%
2006 51.35 200th 357 44.0%
2007 58.97 158th 358 55.9%
2008 38.64 263rd 359 26.7%
2009 53.44 182nd 357 49.0%
2010 68.55 89th 358 75.1%
2011 48.70 225th 360 37.5%
2012 20.97 321st 358 10.3%
2013 46.64 250th 358 30.2%
2014 59.98 130th 358 63.7%
2015 52.25 156th 353 55.8%
2016 23.98 276th 351 21.4%
2017 55.94 127th 353 64.0%
2018 31.49 255th 356 28.4%
2019 74.41 86th 366 76.5%
2021 42.49 204th 371 45.0%
2022 14.84 320th 367 12.8%
2023 20.92 301st 371 18.9%
2024 43.89 208th 378 45.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Florala High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.21 212th 349 39.3%
2019 85.05 40th 358 88.8%
2021 29.01 263rd 361 27.1%
2022 19.74 302nd 361 16.3%
2023 14.17 322nd 349 7.7%
2024 42.74 202nd 375 46.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Florala High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 44.15 173rd 343 49.6%
2018 23.42 269th 347 22.5%
2019 95.36 13th 354 96.3%
2021 67.40 94th 359 73.8%
2022 21.68 293rd 367 20.2%
2024 41.22 202nd 366 44.8%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Male students at Florala High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 66.20 87th 339 74.3%
2018 40.66 214th 350 38.9%
2019 29.92 247th 357 30.8%
2021 16.79 314th 366 14.2%
2022 13.34 333rd 366 9.0%
2023 19.02 299th 358 16.5%
2024 44.88 192nd 368 47.8%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for high school White students at Florala High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.59 248th 300 17.3%
2019 58.21 116th 313 62.9%
2021 22.54 255th 319 20.1%
2022 9.46 314th 326 3.7%
2023 18.30 271st 317 14.5%
2024 28.53 234th 325 28.0%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for White Students!

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.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Florala 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 208 208
1989 147 50 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 202
1990 138 46 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 190
1991 160 44 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 206
1992 163 38 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 202
1993 158 43 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1994 151 42 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1995 156 42 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 201
1996 156 42 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 201
1997 155 41 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 200
1998 147 37 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 190
1999 130 35 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 170
2000 151 33 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 187
2001 140 32 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 174
2002 129 40 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 172
2003 129 40 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 172
2004 117 35 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2005 124 34 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2006 125 34 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 162
2007 125 33 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 164
2008 128 31 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2009 115 22 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2010 117 21 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2011 170 32 0 1 0 0 1 0 204
2012 165 30 0 4 0 0 0 0 199
2013 173 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 203
2014 178 39 2 0 0 0 0 0 219
2015 186 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 217
2016 183 26 0 4 0 0 0 0 213
2017 174 20 1 3 2 0 1 0 201
2018 193 28 0 3 1 0 1 0 226
2019 189 29 0 6 1 0 1 0 226
2020 208 29 0 4 0 0 3 0 244
2021 185 32 0 3 0 0 3 0 223
2022 185 31 0 4 0 0 2 0 222
2023 182 28 0 6 0 0 2 0 218
2024 181 32 0 5 0 0 7 0 225

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 Florala High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 208 14.7 14.1 0
1989 202 16.5 12.2 n/a
1990 190 15.5 12.2 0
1991 206 16.0 12.8 n/a
1992 202 14.5 13.9 n/a
1993 201 14.5 13.9 n/a
1994 194 12.3 15.8 n/a
1995 201 12.3 16.3 n/a
1996 201 12.3 16.3 n/a
1997 200 12.5 16.0 39.5
1998 190 12.8 14.8 29.5
1999 170 15.0 11.3 47.1
2000 187 15.4 12.1 50.8
2001 174 15.7 11.1 57.5
2002 172 11.4 15.1 65.1
2003 172 11.4 15.1 65.1
2004 152 13.9 10.9 65.1
2005 159 15.0 10.6 67.3
2006 162 11.0 14.7 63.6
2007 164 12.1 13.6 71.3
2008 163 11.4 14.3 71.2
2009 141 11.4 12.3 66
2010 140 10.0 13.9 70
2011 204 14.4 14.1 70.1
2012 199 14.4 13.8 67.3
2013 203 14.9 13.5 66
2014 219 25.5 8.5 68
2015 217 14.0 15.5 75.6
2016 213 14.0 15.2 74.6
2017 201 13.5 14.8 73.1
2018 226 14.0 16.1 71.7
2019 226 14.1 15.9 64.2
2020 244 14.1 17.2 67.2
2021 223 15.1 14.6 66.4
2022 222 14.6 15.2 57.7
2023 218 14.6 14.9 73.9
2024 225 15.0 14.9 68.9

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 Florala High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 208 14.7 14.1 0
1989 202 16.5 12.2 n/a
1990 190 15.5 12.2 0
1991 206 16.0 12.8 n/a
1992 202 14.5 13.9 n/a
1993 201 14.5 13.9 n/a
1994 194 12.3 15.8 n/a
1995 201 12.3 16.3 n/a
1996 201 12.3 16.3 n/a
1997 200 12.5 16.0 39.5
1998 190 12.8 14.8 29.5
1999 170 15.0 11.3 47.1
2000 187 15.4 12.1 50.8
2001 174 15.7 11.1 57.5
2002 172 11.4 15.1 65.1
2003 172 11.4 15.1 65.1
2004 152 13.9 10.9 65.1
2005 159 15.0 10.6 67.3
2006 162 11.0 14.7 63.6
2007 164 12.1 13.6 71.3
2008 163 11.4 14.3 71.2
2009 141 11.4 12.3 66
2010 140 10.0 13.9 70
2011 204 14.4 14.1 70.1
2012 199 14.4 13.8 67.3
2013 203 14.9 13.5 66
2014 219 25.5 8.5 68
2015 217 14.0 15.5 75.6
2016 213 14.0 15.2 74.6
2017 201 13.5 14.8 73.1
2018 226 14.0 16.1 71.7
2019 226 14.1 15.9 64.2
2020 244 14.1 17.2 67.2
2021 223 15.1 14.6 66.4
2022 222 14.6 15.2 57.7
2023 218 14.6 14.9 73.9
2024 225 15.0 14.9 68.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Florala High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,427 (20.5%) $9,421 (79.5%) $11,855

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Florala 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 336th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 149th of 437 Middle schools
 42.8%
Ranks 86th of 366 High schoolsRanks 301st of 371 High schools
 57.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Florala High School)8.86.1
 2.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Covington County)4223.3
 18.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florala High School)17.731
 13.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Covington County)41.831.7
 10.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%
End of Course Mathematics (Florala High School)51.45.3
 46.2%
   End of Course Mathematics (Covington County)46.117.9
 28.2%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Florala High School)45.77.9
 37.8%
   End of Course Science (Covington County)45.124.6
 20.5%
   End of Course Science (Alabama)42.631.7
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students226218
 3.5%
African American2928
 3.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic66
Pacific Islander00
White189182
 3.7%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.2%73.9%
 9.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Florala High School

Florala High School ranks 208th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Florala High School are 80% White, 14% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Florala High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : WS Harlan Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 225 students attended Florala High School.


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