Is Berry High School a good school?

Berry High School ranks 181 st of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Berry High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 219 students attended Berry High School.

What is the racial makeup of Berry High School?

Students at Berry High School are 86% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Berry High School?

Berry High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Berry Elementary School

Berry High School

Summary:

Berry High School is a public high school located in Berry, Alabama, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 219 students. The school is part of the Fayette County School District, which is ranked 72 out of 137 districts in Alabama and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Berry High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (85.84%) compared to nearby schools like Fayette County High School (74.16%) and Carbon Hill High School (93.31%). Academically, Berry High School's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in Summative Assessments, is generally lower than the Fayette County and Alabama state averages, particularly in mathematics. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 62 out of 366 Alabama high schools in 2018-2019 to 181 out of 378 in the current 2023-2024 school year.

Berry High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.5% to 65.3% over the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby Fayette County High School. This suggests that the school serves a population with lower socioeconomic status, which may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school. Additionally, the varying performance of different student subgroups within Berry High School, such as the higher rankings for female and low socioeconomic status students, indicates the need for tailored interventions and support to address the specific needs of different student populations.

Detail:

Public 7-12

18242 Highway 18 E
Berry, AL 35546

(205) 689-4467

District: Fayette County

SchoolDigger Rank:
181^st of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,769

Feeder schools for Berry High School:

Elementary:

Berry Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 219

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.8%

Two or more races:

7.8%

African American:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Berry High School ranks better than 68.3% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.48. (See more...)

Compare Details Berry High School ranks better than 52.1% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.1. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Berry High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.8%), two or more races (7.8%), African American (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Berry High School is 15.6. (See more...)

Compare Berry High School employs 14 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Berry High School is $11,769.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Berry High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Berry High School 140^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Berry High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Berry High School 181^st of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Berry High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Fayette County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fayette County 72^nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Berry High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Berry High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	73.38	85^th	407	79.1%
2005	59.87	150^th	415	63.9%
2006	47.01	229^th	409	44.0%
2007	35.60	287^th	412	30.3%
2008	42.72	267^th	417	36.0%
2009	44.51	255^th	425	40.0%
2010	46.71	256^th	435	41.1%
2011	44.43	267^th	435	38.6%
2012	62.17	166^th	436	61.9%
2013	76.08	65^th	436	85.1%
2014	50.40	210^th	438	52.1%
2015	61.21	137^th	430	68.1%
2016	87.82	37^th	432	91.4%
2017	59.45	151^st	432	65.0%
2018	44.05	249^th	423	41.1%
2019	65.78	121^st	437	72.3%
2021	25.12	340^th	440	22.7%
2022	42.16	248^th	432	42.6%
2023	82.10	56^th	437	87.2%
2024	62.48	140^th	442	68.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	60.07	102^nd	349	70.8%
2018	56.32	167^th	396	57.8%
2019	72.48	79^th	396	80.1%
2021	22.26	341^st	415	17.8%
2022	61.44	129^th	421	69.4%
2023	85.41	27^th	410	93.4%
2024	68.52	96^th	437	78.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Berry High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	72.30	73^rd	380	80.8%
2018	42.23	238^th	392	39.3%
2019	69.75	92^nd	399	76.9%
2021	38.97	259^th	415	37.6%
2022	42.48	244^th	423	42.3%
2023	92.99	21^st	417	95.0%
2024	92.42	24^th	426	94.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Berry High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	47.74	196^th	380	48.4%
2018	45.04	222^nd	397	44.1%
2019	61.84	131^st	399	67.2%
2021	14.56	372^nd	418	11.0%
2022	41.16	241^st	427	43.6%
2023	60.05	134^th	419	68.0%
2024	52.10	177^th	428	58.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Berry High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	32.35	232^nd	331	29.9%
2019	58.80	112^th	343	67.3%
2021	15.41	341^st	369	7.6%
2022	31.41	262^nd	376	30.3%
2023	72.29	76^th	370	79.5%
2024	56.32	132^nd	373	64.6%

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

Rank History for Berry High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Berry High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	63.20	119^th	357	66.7%
2005	77.73	37^th	359	89.7%
2006	80.25	29^th	357	91.9%
2007	76.40	57^th	358	84.1%
2008	59.19	146^th	359	59.3%
2009	62.92	116^th	357	67.5%
2010	58.82	155^th	358	56.7%
2011	45.22	241^st	360	33.1%
2012	54.66	187^th	358	47.8%
2013	53.09	203^rd	358	43.3%
2014	61.56	120^th	358	66.5%
2015	48.18	179^th	353	49.3%
2016	63.88	107^th	351	69.5%
2017	29.85	252^nd	353	28.6%
2018	47.45	182^nd	356	48.9%
2019	78.26	62^nd	366	83.1%
2021	42.61	201^st	371	45.8%
2022	28.74	264^th	367	28.1%
2023	31.77	248^th	371	33.2%
2024	48.10	181^st	378	52.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	25.24	252^nd	315	20.0%
2018	21.21	277^th	349	20.6%
2019	86.78	35^th	358	90.2%
2021	52.12	156^th	361	56.8%
2022	42.07	195^th	361	46.0%
2024	46.60	183^rd	375	51.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Berry High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	17.27	292^nd	343	14.9%
2018	43.20	206^th	347	40.6%
2019	79.26	65^th	354	81.6%
2021	55.15	141^st	359	60.7%
2022	23.40	286^th	367	22.1%
2024	51.21	151^st	366	58.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Berry High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	50.88	140^th	339	58.7%
2018	49.17	177^th	350	49.4%
2019	71.58	86^th	357	75.9%
2021	34.15	234^th	366	36.1%
2022	35.53	226^th	366	38.3%
2023	32.50	234^th	358	34.6%
2024	40.81	214^th	368	41.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Berry High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	24.12	233^rd	300	22.3%
2019	68.07	80^th	313	74.4%
2021	28.70	225^th	319	29.5%
2022	20.46	277^th	326	15.0%
2023	18.27	272^nd	317	14.2%
2024	34.64	203^rd	325	37.5%

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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 Berry High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	345	345
1989	328	16	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	346
1990	321	10	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
1991	301	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1992	285	12	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	297
1993	263	12	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
1994	251	12	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	264
1995	278	12	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
1996	278	12	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
1997	269	8	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	278
1998	263	8	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	272
1999	253	11	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	266
2000	266	15	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	284
2001	254	10	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	265
2002	243	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	251
2003	243	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	251
2004	240	10	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
2005	271	11	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	284
2006	276	12	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
2007	262	14	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
2008	266	15	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
2009	275	19	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	295
2010	270	14	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	285
2011	275	14	0	2	0	0	0	291
2012	267	12	0	0	0	0	0	279
2013	263	12	0	0	0	0	0	275
2014	254	14	0	1	0	0	0	269
2015	256	11	0	1	0	1	0	269
2016	245	10	0	3	0	2	0	260
2017	249	8	0	3	0	7	0	267
2018	233	6	0	5	0	12	0	256
2019	200	6	0	3	0	15	0	224
2020	213	5	0	8	0	15	0	241
2021	222	7	0	11	0	15	0	255
2022	212	5	0	6	0	15	0	238
2023	188	9	0	5	0	17	0	219

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 Berry High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	345	19.0	18.1	0
1989	346	18.0	19.2	n/a
1990	332	18.0	18.4	0
1991	310	17.0	18.2	n/a
1992	297	15.0	19.8	n/a
1993	275	15.0	18.3	n/a
1994	264	14.0	18.9	n/a
1995	290	15.5	18.7	n/a
1996	290	15.5	18.7	n/a
1997	278	15.8	17.6	27
1998	272	16.0	17.0	24.3
1999	266	16.0	16.6	47
2000	284	16.0	17.8	42.3
2001	265	17.0	15.6	36.6
2002	251	15.5	16.2	45
2003	251	15.5	16.2	45
2004	250	15.5	16.1	39.6
2005	284	15.0	18.9	40.8
2006	288	17.0	16.9	39.2
2007	276	16.5	16.7	39.9
2008	283	17.1	16.5	40.6
2009	295	17.2	17.0	51.2
2010	285	18.7	15.2	56.1
2011	291	19.5	14.9	59.5
2012	279	18.2	15.3	61.3
2013	275	18.5	14.8	52
2014	269	27.7	9.7	58.7
2015	269	17.0	15.8	58.4
2016	260	17.0	15.2	58.8
2017	267	16.4	16.2	59.2
2018	256	15.5	16.5	60.2
2019	224	15.5	14.4	59.4
2020	241	13.5	17.8	60.2
2021	255	13.5	18.8	63.5
2022	238	12.0	19.8	60.5
2023	219	14.0	15.6	65.3

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 Berry High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	345	19.0	18.1	0
1989	346	18.0	19.2	n/a
1990	332	18.0	18.4	0
1991	310	17.0	18.2	n/a
1992	297	15.0	19.8	n/a
1993	275	15.0	18.3	n/a
1994	264	14.0	18.9	n/a
1995	290	15.5	18.7	n/a
1996	290	15.5	18.7	n/a
1997	278	15.8	17.6	27
1998	272	16.0	17.0	24.3
1999	266	16.0	16.6	47
2000	284	16.0	17.8	42.3
2001	265	17.0	15.6	36.6
2002	251	15.5	16.2	45
2003	251	15.5	16.2	45
2004	250	15.5	16.1	39.6
2005	284	15.0	18.9	40.8
2006	288	17.0	16.9	39.2
2007	276	16.5	16.7	39.9
2008	283	17.1	16.5	40.6
2009	295	17.2	17.0	51.2
2010	285	18.7	15.2	56.1
2011	291	19.5	14.9	59.5
2012	279	18.2	15.3	61.3
2013	275	18.5	14.8	52
2014	269	27.7	9.7	58.7
2015	269	17.0	15.8	58.4
2016	260	17.0	15.2	58.8
2017	267	16.4	16.2	59.2
2018	256	15.5	16.5	60.2
2019	224	15.5	14.4	59.4
2020	241	13.5	17.8	60.2
2021	255	13.5	18.8	63.5
2022	238	12.0	19.8	60.5
2023	219	14.0	15.6	65.3

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 Berry High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,921 (16.3%)	$9,847 (83.7%)	$11,769

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Berry 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 121^st of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 56^th of 437 Middle schools	14.9%
Ranks 62^nd of 366 High schools	Ranks 248^th of 371 High schools	49.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Berry High School)	45.2	33.3	11.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fayette County)	37.2	25	12.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Berry High School)	51.3	31.4	19.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fayette County)	32.2	20.6	11.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.7	21.1	23.6%
End of Course Mathematics (Berry High School)	44.1	9.7	34.4%
End of Course Mathematics (Fayette County)	46.8	19.9	26.9%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Berry High School)	52.9	19.4	33.6%
End of Course Science (Fayette County)	44.8	26.7	18.1%
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	224	219	2.2%
African American	6	9	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	5	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	200	188	6%
Two or More Races	15	17	13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.4%	65.3%	5.9%

Schools Near Berry 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
Berry High School	Public	7-12	18242 Highway 18 E	Berry	35546	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 689-4467	219	14	15.6	65.3%	188 (85.8%)	9 (4.1%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.8%)	48.1	181^st of 378 public high schools	52.1%		31.8	248^th of 371 public high schools	33.2%	67	20.6	29.0	7.1	42.1	35.7	52.9	55.3	25.0	$11,769	$1,921	$9,847
Oakman High School	Public	9-12	10699 Main St	Oakman	35579	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	No	(205) 622-3381	305	18	17.4	64.3%	277 (90.8%)	14 (4.6%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	55.5	147^th of 378 public high schools	61.1%		33.3	240^th of 371 public high schools	35.3%	93			13.8		33.8			29.5	$10,540	$1,014	$9,522
Fayette County High School	Public	9-12	202 Tiger Drive	Fayette	35555	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 932-6313	387	23	17.1	64.1%	287 (74.2%)	72 (18.6%)	13 (3.4%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	58.2	132^nd of 378 public high schools	65.1%		89.9	40^th of 371 public high schools	89.2%	92			20.6		35.6			23.5	$10,352	$1,288	$9,061
Northside High School	Public	9-12	19230 Northside Parkway	Northport	35475	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	No	(205) 342-2755	494	28	17.9	50.4%	465 (94.1%)	9 (1.8%)	18 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	47.4	186^th of 378 public high schools	50.8%		48.9	163^rd of 371 public high schools	56.1%	23			15.8		28.1			23.9	$9,426	$901	$8,501
Carbon Hill High School	Public	9-12	217 Bulldog Boulevard	Carbon Hill	35549	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	No	(205) 924-8821	359	19	19.4	66.0%	335 (93.3%)	5 (1.4%)	13 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	27.8	274^th of 378 public high schools	27.5%		25.7	279^th of 371 public high schools	24.8%	5			6.7		16.7			20.2	$10,394	$250	$10,142

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