Is Hokes Bluff High School a good school?

Hokes Bluff High School ranks 188 th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hokes Bluff High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 367 students attended Hokes Bluff High School.

What is the racial makeup of Hokes Bluff High School?

Students at Hokes Bluff High School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Hokes Bluff High School?

Hokes Bluff High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hokes Bluff Elementary School Middle : Hokes Bluff Middle School

Hokes Bluff High School

Summary:

Hokes Bluff High School is a public high school serving 355 students in grades 9-12 in Hokes Bluff, Alabama, which is part of the Etowah County School District. The school faces some challenges, including declining statewide rankings, mixed academic performance, and a growing population of students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

Hokes Bluff High School has a predominantly white student population, with 91.55% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Southside High School and Pleasant Valley High School. The school's test scores have been mixed, with students scoring below the state and county averages in mathematics, science, and English. However, the school's performance in science has been relatively stronger. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 30.91% in 2021-2022 to 52.11% in 2022-2023.

While Hokes Bluff High School faces some challenges, it has also demonstrated strengths in supporting its special education and low-income student populations, with these subgroups ranking in the top half of Alabama high schools in recent years. The school's student-teacher ratio is also relatively low, with 16 students per teacher in the 2022-2023 school year. Continued efforts to address equity issues and improve academic outcomes across all student subgroups may be necessary to ensure the school's long-term success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1865 Appalachia Rd
Hokes Bluff, AL 35903

(256) 492-1360

District: Etowah County

SchoolDigger Rank:
188^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,424

Feeder schools for Hokes Bluff High School:

Elementary:	Hokes Bluff Elementary School
Middle:	Hokes Bluff Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 367

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.6%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hokes Bluff High School ranks better than 50.3% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 3^rd among 6 ranked high schools in the Etowah County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.06. (See more...)

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

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: White (91.6%), two or more races (4.4%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hokes Bluff High School is 17.3, which is the 2^nd best among 6 high schools in the Etowah County School District. (See more...)

Compare Hokes Bluff High School employs 21.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hokes Bluff High School is $10,424, which is the 3^rd highest among 6 high schools in the Etowah County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hokes Bluff High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hokes Bluff High School 188^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Hokes Bluff High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

Etowah County:

SchoolDigger ranks Etowah County 62^nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hokes Bluff High School

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Rank History for all students at Hokes Bluff High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	75.69	47^th	357	86.8%
2005	55.10	167^th	359	53.5%
2006	71.23	56^th	357	84.3%
2007	73.84	72^nd	358	79.9%
2008	51.85	193^rd	359	46.2%
2009	65.12	99^th	357	72.3%
2010	79.97	33^rd	358	90.8%
2011	66.86	100^th	360	72.2%
2012	68.21	96^th	358	73.2%
2013	69.16	55^th	358	84.6%
2014	66.33	99^th	358	72.3%
2015	63.73	105^th	353	70.3%
2016	60.60	120^th	351	65.8%
2017	54.73	135^th	353	61.8%
2018	38.20	233^rd	356	34.6%
2019	76.24	74^th	366	79.8%
2021	68.74	88^th	371	76.3%
2022	26.25	277^th	367	24.5%
2023	41.51	196^th	371	47.2%
2024	47.06	188^th	378	50.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hokes Bluff High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	19.21	76^th	83	8.4%
2018	19.96	130^th	160	18.8%
2021	80.47	25^th	196	87.2%
2022	59.55	57^th	169	66.3%
2024	26.08	156^th	198	21.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hokes Bluff High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	63.72	75^th	315	76.2%
2018	57.89	135^th	349	61.3%
2019	72.69	84^th	358	76.5%
2021	67.16	86^th	361	76.2%
2022	60.16	114^th	361	68.4%
2023	59.90	110^th	349	68.5%
2024	46.94	178^th	375	52.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Hokes Bluff High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	32.42	234^th	343	31.8%
2018	17.31	284^th	347	18.2%
2019	69.71	98^th	354	72.3%
2021	66.78	98^th	359	72.7%
2022	29.14	261^st	367	28.9%
2023	46.44	167^th	358	53.4%
2024	30.33	254^th	366	30.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Hokes Bluff High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	72.88	69^th	339	79.6%
2018	60.60	140^th	350	60.0%
2019	78.57	60^th	357	83.2%
2021	67.41	95^th	366	74.0%
2022	26.28	270^th	366	26.2%
2023	32.03	236^th	358	34.1%
2024	59.33	127^th	368	65.5%

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Rank History for White students at Hokes Bluff High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	15.78	269^th	300	10.3%
2019	59.96	107^th	313	65.8%
2021	53.64	123^rd	319	61.4%
2022	13.02	304^th	326	6.7%
2023	25.56	229^th	317	27.8%
2024	34.00	209^th	325	35.7%

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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 Hokes Bluff 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	431	431
1989	451	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
1990	456	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	456
1991	438	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
1992	407	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1993	439	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	440
1994	413	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	413
1995	410	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	410
1996	410	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	410
1997	380	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
1998	391	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	392
1999	390	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	391
2000	388	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	390
2001	392	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	392
2002	364	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
2003	364	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
2004	359	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	360
2005	393	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
2006	396	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
2007	423	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	426
2008	393	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	397
2009	402	2	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	407
2010	404	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	407
2011	423	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	426
2012	426	0	1	1	1	0	1	0	430
2013	413	1	2	1	1	0	1	0	419
2014	410	1	0	1	0	0	2	0	414
2015	408	3	0	2	0	0	2	0	415
2016	421	3	0	4	0	0	2	0	430
2017	418	3	0	4	3	0	1	0	429
2018	383	2	0	20	2	0	1	0	408
2019	374	0	0	6	2	0	9	0	391
2020	357	2	0	3	0	0	16	0	378
2021	342	2	1	10	0	0	15	0	370
2022	345	1	2	7	0	0	17	0	372
2023	325	3	1	8	0	0	18	0	355
2024	336	3	1	11	0	0	16	0	367

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 Hokes Bluff High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	431	20.0	21.5	0
1989	451	20.0	22.5	n/a
1990	456	20.0	22.8	0
1991	438	20.0	21.9	n/a
1992	407	20.0	20.3	n/a
1993	440	21.0	21.0	n/a
1994	413	20.6	20.0	n/a
1995	410	21.2	19.3	n/a
1996	410	21.2	19.3	n/a
1997	380	21.3	17.8	9.5
1998	392	24.0	16.3	8.2
1999	391	24.0	16.3	13.6
2000	390	25.0	15.6	11.8
2001	392	22.0	17.8	12
2002	364	22.7	16.0	15.1
2003	364	22.7	16.0	15.1
2004	360	23.7	15.2	18.3
2005	393	31.0	12.7	21.6
2006	397	23.0	17.3	23.7
2007	426	23.9	17.8	31
2008	397	25.4	15.6	33.5
2009	407	24.9	16.2	35.9
2010	407	23.2	17.5	37.6
2011	426	26.1	16.3	36.2
2012	430	26.4	16.2	43.5
2013	419	27.8	15.0	44.6
2014	414	25.5	16.1	46.4
2015	415	25.0	16.6	48.7
2016	430	24.0	17.9	45.6
2017	429	24.1	17.7	41.5
2018	408	24.0	16.9	44.6
2019	391	24.8	15.7	37.6
2020	378	23.7	15.8	35.7
2021	370	23.1	16.0	36.8
2022	372	18.6	19.9	30.9
2023	355	22.1	16.0	52.1
2024	367	21.1	17.3	51.8

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 Hokes Bluff High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	431	20.0	21.5	0
1989	451	20.0	22.5	n/a
1990	456	20.0	22.8	0
1991	438	20.0	21.9	n/a
1992	407	20.0	20.3	n/a
1993	440	21.0	21.0	n/a
1994	413	20.6	20.0	n/a
1995	410	21.2	19.3	n/a
1996	410	21.2	19.3	n/a
1997	380	21.3	17.8	9.5
1998	392	24.0	16.3	8.2
1999	391	24.0	16.3	13.6
2000	390	25.0	15.6	11.8
2001	392	22.0	17.8	12
2002	364	22.7	16.0	15.1
2003	364	22.7	16.0	15.1
2004	360	23.7	15.2	18.3
2005	393	31.0	12.7	21.6
2006	397	23.0	17.3	23.7
2007	426	23.9	17.8	31
2008	397	25.4	15.6	33.5
2009	407	24.9	16.2	35.9
2010	407	23.2	17.5	37.6
2011	426	26.1	16.3	36.2
2012	430	26.4	16.2	43.5
2013	419	27.8	15.0	44.6
2014	414	25.5	16.1	46.4
2015	415	25.0	16.6	48.7
2016	430	24.0	17.9	45.6
2017	429	24.1	17.7	41.5
2018	408	24.0	16.9	44.6
2019	391	24.8	15.7	37.6
2020	378	23.7	15.8	35.7
2021	370	23.1	16.0	36.8
2022	372	18.6	19.9	30.9
2023	355	22.1	16.0	52.1
2024	367	21.1	17.3	51.8

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 Hokes Bluff High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,191 (11.4%)	$9,200 (88.3%)	$10,424

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hokes Bluff 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 74^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 196^th of 371 High schools	32.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Hokes Bluff High School)	52	12.6	39.3%
End of Course Mathematics (Etowah County)	43.5	17.8	25.7%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Hokes Bluff High School)	52	16.1	35.9%
End of Course Science (Etowah County)	45.2	29	16.3%
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	391	355	9.2%
African American	0	3
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	6	8	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	374	325	13.1%
Two or More Races	9	18	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.6%	52.1%	14.5%

Schools Near Hokes Bluff 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
Hokes Bluff High School	Public	9-12	1865 Appalachia Rd	Hokes Bluff	35903	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	No	(256) 492-1360	367	21	17.3	51.8%	336 (91.6%)	3 (0.8%)	11 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.4%)	47.1	188^th of 378 public high schools	50.3%		41.5	196^th of 371 public high schools	47.2%	8			21.8		30.8			14.3	$10,424	$1,191	$9,200
Glencoe High School	Public	9-12	803 Lonesome Bend Rd	Glencoe	35905	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	No	(256) 492-2250	283	17	16.8	51.9%	255 (90.1%)	3 (1.1%)	11 (3.9%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.9%)	58.1	134^th of 378 public high schools	64.6%		58.4	130^th of 371 public high schools	65.0%	4			18.9		36.5			24.3	$11,338	$1,412	$9,922
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
C I T Y Program	Public	6-12	435 E Chestnut	Gadsden	35903	Etowah County	Gadsden City	No	No	No	No	(256) 543-2489	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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)
Pleasant Valley High School	Public	7-12	4141 Pleasant Valley Rd	Jacksonville	36265	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	No	(256) 741-6700	388	24	16.1	54.6%	370 (95.4%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	80.3	55^th of 378 public high schools	85.4%		88	44^th of 371 public high schools	88.1%	11	30.3	24.3	28.3	44.3	47.2	51.3	52.9	33.3	$10,421	$1,305	$9,070
Gadsden City High School	Public	9-12	1917 Black Creek Parkway	Gadsden	35904	Etowah County	Gadsden City	No	No	No	No	(256) 543-3614	1,309	84	15.5	76.0%	383 (29.3%)	597 (45.6%)	295 (22.5%)	13 (1.0%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.4%)	45.6	197^th of 378 public high schools	47.9%		42.3	194^th of 371 public high schools	47.7%	3			18.2		25.2			22.3	$10,701	$1,038	$9,632
Southside High School	Public	9-12	2361 School Drive	Southside	35907	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	No	(256) 442-2172	818	43	18.9	41.6%	681 (83.3%)	43 (5.3%)	41 (5.0%)	22 (2.7%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.3%)	67.4	93^rd of 378 public high schools	75.4%		73.2	79^th of 371 public high schools	78.7%	14			22.8		39.3			28.4	$7,930	$552	$7,332
Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	105 Burke Ave SE	Attalla	35954	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	No	(256) 538-3312	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Etowah High School	Public	9-12	201 Case Avenue SE	Attalla	35954	Etowah County	Attalla City	No	No	No	No	(256) 538-8381	468	30	15.4	78.6%	323 (69.0%)	69 (14.7%)	40 (8.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.8%)	82.8	47^th of 378 public high schools	87.6%		25.7	278^th of 371 public high schools	25.1%	231			26.3		44.4			44.4	$11,236	$1,529	$9,664

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