Is Crossville High School a good school?

Crossville High School ranks in the bottom 22.2% of Alabama high schools.

How many students attend Crossville High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 632 students attended Crossville High School.

What is the racial makeup of Crossville High School?

Students at Crossville High School are 82% Hispanic, 16% White.

What schools feed into Crossville High School?

Crossville High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Crossville Elementary School Middle : Crossville Middle School

Crossville High School

Summary:

Crossville High School is a public high school in Crossville, Alabama, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 657. The school is part of the DeKalb County school district, which is ranked 78 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's student population has become increasingly Hispanic, reaching 81.43% in the 2022-2023 school year.

Crossville High School consistently underperforms compared to state and county averages in standardized test scores, with only 9.62% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 15.88% in the DeKalb County district and 23.12% statewide. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing 294 out of 378 high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its performance is particularly concerning for Hispanic and White student subgroups, with the Hispanic students ranking 116 out of 139 high schools and the White students ranking 309 out of 325 high schools, both with 1-star ratings.

Crossville High School's academic performance has been declining over the past few years, and the school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 76.86% in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the state average and indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. In comparison, nearby high schools such as Guntersville High School and Albertville High School have higher test scores, rankings, and lower poverty rates, suggesting that the challenges faced by Crossville High School are not necessarily shared by all schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5405 Co Road 28
Crossville, AL 35962-3348

(256) 528-7858

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
294^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,679

Feeder schools for Crossville High School:

Elementary:	Crossville Elementary School
Middle:	Crossville Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 632

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

82.4%

White:

15.8%

American Indian:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Crossville High School ranks worse than 77.8% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.39. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Crossville 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: Hispanic (82.4%), White (15.8%), American Indian (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crossville High School is 16.2. (See more...)

Compare Crossville High School employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crossville High School is $8,679.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Crossville High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Crossville High School 294^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Crossville High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Native American students:

White students:

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 78^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Crossville High School

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Rank History for all students at Crossville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2007	45.55	220^th	358	38.5%
2008	36.12	277^th	359	22.8%
2009	38.91	257^th	357	28.0%
2010	41.50	247^th	358	31.0%
2011	76.39	43^rd	360	88.1%
2012	67.23	101^st	358	71.8%
2013	60.63	131^st	358	63.4%
2014	23.45	282^nd	358	21.2%
2015	16.09	303^rd	353	14.2%
2016	12.18	313^th	351	10.8%
2017	21.25	280^th	353	20.7%
2018	15.38	302^nd	356	15.2%
2019	17.38	303^rd	366	17.2%
2021	24.32	287^th	371	22.6%
2022	33.05	243^rd	367	33.8%
2023	21.06	297^th	371	19.9%
2024	22.39	294^th	378	22.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Crossville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	28.29	15^th	22	31.8%
2019	24.97	23^rd	29	20.7%
2021	26.71	20^th	28	28.6%
2022	51.89	12^th	39	69.2%
2023	53.84	15^th	43	65.1%
2024	37.99	36^th	63	42.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Crossville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	19.96	130^th	160	18.8%
2023	24.64	150^th	182	17.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	15.88	300^th	349	14.0%
2019	25.83	273^rd	358	23.7%
2021	41.39	202^nd	361	44.0%
2022	42.42	193^rd	361	46.5%
2023	28.68	249^th	349	28.7%
2024	33.21	253^rd	375	32.5%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Crossville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	34.79	9^th	16	43.8%
2019	28.17	12^th	17	29.4%
2021	48.78	2^nd	5	60.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Crossville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	17.79	290^th	343	15.5%
2018	8.05	321^st	347	7.5%
2019	25.08	266^th	354	24.9%
2021	26.19	265^th	359	26.2%
2022	45.98	184^th	367	49.9%
2023	20.01	292^nd	358	18.4%
2024	31.09	250^th	366	31.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Crossville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	25.47	263^rd	339	22.4%
2018	28.07	260^th	350	25.7%
2019	7.98	337^th	357	5.6%
2021	22.71	284^th	366	22.4%
2022	21.14	291^st	366	20.5%
2023	21.94	282^nd	358	21.2%
2024	16.28	315^th	368	14.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Crossville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	19.23	76^th	93	18.3%
2018	15.42	83^rd	95	12.6%
2019	23.78	83^rd	103	19.4%
2021	20.77	96^th	113	15.0%
2022	44.61	56^th	114	50.9%
2023	27.54	88^th	122	27.9%
2024	20.89	116^th	139	16.5%

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Rank History for Native American students at Crossville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.48	30^th	45	33.3%
2024	22.72	45^th	55	18.2%

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Rank History for White students at Crossville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	17.17	207^th	230	10.0%
2018	9.83	281^st	300	6.3%
2019	5.29	302^nd	313	3.5%
2021	11.94	301^st	319	5.6%
2022	20.46	278^th	326	14.7%
2023	11.36	306^th	317	3.5%
2024	12.66	309^th	325	4.9%

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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 Crossville High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	485	1	2	191	90	n/a	n/a	0	769
2007	468	2	1	219	88	n/a	n/a	0	778
2008	443	2	0	259	93	n/a	n/a	0	797
2009	421	1	5	317	95	n/a	n/a	0	839
2010	433	3	2	362	85	n/a	n/a	1	886
2011	413	2	1	399	82	0	0	0	897
2012	371	6	1	422	78	0	0	0	878
2013	373	3	1	481	72	0	0	0	930
2014	202	2	0	270	38	0	1	0	513
2015	187	2	0	308	39	0	1	0	537
2016	198	1	0	340	35	0	0	0	574
2017	197	1	0	357	31	0	0	0	586
2018	194	4	0	373	27	1	0	0	599
2019	189	5	0	375	19	0	0	0	588
2020	162	3	0	414	12	0	0	0	591
2021	138	2	0	440	14	0	0	0	594
2022	120	1	1	472	11	0	0	0	605
2023	113	2	1	535	5	0	1	0	657
2024	100	2	1	521	6	0	2	0	632

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 Crossville High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	769	41.0	18.8	53.1
2007	778	43.0	18.1	56.3
2008	797	47.9	16.6	57.3
2009	839	50.9	16.3	61
2010	886	53.8	16.4	68.7
2011	897	n/a	n/a	68.8
2012	878	55.2	15.9	72.7
2013	930	55.0	16.9	76.8
2014	513	28.0	18.3	76.2
2015	537	29.0	18.5	77.1
2016	574	31.0	18.5	40.4
2017	586	33.5	17.4	40.4
2018	599	31.5	19.0	76.8
2019	588	35.3	16.6	76.9
2020	591	32.5	18.1	76.8
2021	594	34.5	17.2	76.9
2022	605	30.5	19.8	77
2023	657	37.0	17.7	76.9
2024	632	39.0	16.2	77.1

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 Crossville High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	769	41.0	18.8	53.1
2007	778	43.0	18.1	56.3
2008	797	47.9	16.6	57.3
2009	839	50.9	16.3	61
2010	886	53.8	16.4	68.7
2011	897	n/a	n/a	68.8
2012	878	55.2	15.9	72.7
2013	930	55.0	16.9	76.8
2014	513	28.0	18.3	76.2
2015	537	29.0	18.5	77.1
2016	574	31.0	18.5	40.4
2017	586	33.5	17.4	40.4
2018	599	31.5	19.0	76.8
2019	588	35.3	16.6	76.9
2020	591	32.5	18.1	76.8
2021	594	34.5	17.2	76.9
2022	605	30.5	19.8	77
2023	657	37.0	17.7	76.9
2024	632	39.0	16.2	77.1

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 Crossville High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,171 (13.5%)	$7,491 (86.3%)	$8,679

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crossville 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 303^rd of 366 High schools	Ranks 297^th of 371 High schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Crossville High School)	24.8	11.2	13.6%
End of Course Mathematics (DeKalb County)	32.8	23.8	9%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Crossville High School)	16.1	19.4	3.3%
End of Course Science (DeKalb County)	31	32.1	1%
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	588	657	11.7%
African American	5	2	60%
American Indian	19	5	73.7%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	375	535	42.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	189	113	40.2%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	76.9%	76.9%	0%

Schools Near Crossville 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 6th Grade	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 6th 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
Crossville High School	Public	9-12	5405 Co Road 28	Crossville	35962	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 528-7858	632	39	16.2	77.1%	100 (15.8%)	2 (0.3%)	521 (82.4%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	22.4	294^th of 378 public high schools	22.2%		21.1	297^th of 371 public high schools	19.9%	3				9.6		15.4				11.8	$8,679	$1,171	$7,491
Asbury High School	Public	6-12	1990 Asbury Rd	Albertville	35951	Marshall County	Marshall County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 878-4068	650	36	17.9	83.5%	281 (43.2%)	11 (1.7%)	349 (53.7%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	38.9	224^th of 378 public high schools	40.7%		43.9	181^st of 371 public high schools	51.2%	43	15.2	4.2	6.0	12.3	19.1	24.7	35.8	34.8	30.9	21.1	$11,169	$2,532	$8,624
Sardis High School	Public	9-12	1420 Church St	Sardis City	35956	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 593-5221	585	32	18.0	63.2%	481 (82.2%)	4 (0.7%)	69 (11.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	24 (4.1%)	36	238^th of 378 public high schools	37.0%		39.4	205^th of 371 public high schools	44.7%	33				11.5		27.7				15.6	$9,558	$1,497	$8,025
Boaz High School	Public	9-12	907 Brown St	Boaz	35957	Marshall County	Boaz City	No	No	No	No	(256) 593-2401	722	43	16.7	70.2%	347 (48.1%)	17 (2.4%)	316 (43.8%)	7 (1.0%)	4 (0.6%)	12 (1.7%)	19 (2.6%)	44.9	201^st of 378 public high schools	46.8%		46.5	171^st of 371 public high schools	53.9%	30				24.0		25.7				14.9	$10,081	$993	$8,825
Albertville High School	Public	9-12	402 E McCord Ave	Albertville	35950	Marshall County	Albertville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 894-5000	1,710	91	18.7	58.0%	600 (35.1%)	67 (3.9%)	981 (57.4%)	5 (0.3%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (2.9%)	47.6	183^rd of 378 public high schools	51.6%		43.5	186^th of 371 public high schools	49.9%	3				16.5		27.9				23.6	$9,521	$1,161	$8,285
Gaston High School	Public	7-12	4550 US Highway 411	Gadsden	35901	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 547-8828	362	20	18.1	74.6%	295 (81.5%)	24 (6.6%)	18 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.4%)	37.8	232^nd of 378 public high schools	38.6%		23.1	289^th of 371 public high schools	22.1%	57		18.3	10.0	19.7	15.7	16.9		58.3	54.3	18.8	$11,715	$2,360	$9,318
Dekalb Technical Center	Public	10-12	409 Main St E	Rainsville	35986	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(256) 638-4421	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Marshall Technical School	Public	10-12	12312 US Highway 431 S	Guntersville	35976	Marshall County	Marshall County	No	No	No	No	(256) 582-5629	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Guntersville High School	Public	9-12	14227 Highway 431 South	Guntersville	35976	Marshall County	Guntersville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 582-2046	523	36	14.4	52.0%	398 (76.1%)	50 (9.6%)	42 (8.0%)	9 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	17 (3.3%)	60.7	120^th of 378 public high schools	68.3%		81.3	57^th of 371 public high schools	84.6%	63				23.7		37.2				21.9	$13,692	$1,235	$12,311
Gadsden City Alternative School	Public	6-12	607 S 12th St	Gadsden	35901	Etowah County	Gadsden City	No	No	No	No	(256) 547-5446	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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