Samson High School

Summary:

Samson High School is a public high school in Samson, Alabama, serving 189 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Geneva County School District, which is ranked 28 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Samson High School has a unique student population, with a higher percentage of White (77.78%) and Hispanic (11.64%) students compared to the state average, as well as a lower percentage of African American students (7.94%). Academically, the school has shown inconsistent performance over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 92 (4-star rating) to 278 (1-star rating). However, Samson High School has performed better than the state and county averages in some subject areas, such as mathematics and English. The school also faces socioeconomic challenges, with over 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Florala High School, New Brockton High School, Enterprise High School, Opp High School, and Geneva High School, Samson High School generally performs at a lower level in terms of academic metrics and statewide rankings. This suggests that the school may benefit from learning from the practices and strategies of its higher-performing neighbors in the Covington County, Coffee County, Enterprise City, Opp City, and Geneva City school districts.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 209 N Broad St
       Samson, AL  36477


(334) 898-2371

District: Geneva County

SchoolDigger Rank:
92nd of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,623 Help


Feeder schools for Samson High School:

Elementary:    Samson Elementary School
Middle:    Samson Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  189

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.8%
Hispanic:
11.6%
African American:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Samson High School ranks better than 75.7% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Geneva County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.45. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Samson High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.8%), Hispanic (11.6%), African American (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Geneva County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Samson High School is 16.7, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Geneva County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Samson High School is $11,623, which is the 2nd highest among 3 high schools in the Geneva County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Samson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Samson High School 92nd of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Samson High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Geneva County:

SchoolDigger ranks Geneva County 28th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Samson High School

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Rank History for all students at Samson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.33 182nd 357 49.0%
2005 56.09 159th 359 55.7%
2006 34.10 294th 357 17.6%
2007 38.70 258th 358 27.9%
2008 48.97 212th 359 40.9%
2009 37.93 262nd 357 26.6%
2010 16.42 337th 358 5.9%
2011 31.11 303rd 360 15.8%
2012 27.81 302nd 358 15.6%
2013 31.10 322nd 358 10.1%
2014 39.95 214th 358 40.2%
2015 65.17 99th 353 72.0%
2016 34.65 228th 351 35.0%
2017 32.74 241st 353 31.7%
2018 42.47 204th 356 42.7%
2019 73.52 90th 366 75.4%
2021 26.27 278th 371 25.1%
2022 28.83 262nd 367 28.6%
2023 27.91 266th 371 28.3%
2024 67.45 92nd 378 75.7%
See the entire list of Alabama High School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Samson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.65 108th 160 32.5%
2021 13.82 173rd 196 11.7%
2023 27.55 133rd 182 26.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Samson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.34 175th 315 44.4%
2018 55.21 151st 349 56.7%
2019 76.51 63rd 358 82.4%
2021 34.01 237th 361 34.3%
2022 50.53 153rd 361 57.6%
2023 34.94 217th 349 37.8%
2024 77.40 54th 375 85.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Samson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 54.92 126th 343 63.3%
2018 68.70 102nd 347 70.6%
2019 83.03 55th 354 84.5%
2021 15.09 312th 359 13.1%
2022 26.34 275th 367 25.1%
2023 25.95 262nd 358 26.8%
2024 60.41 116th 366 68.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Samson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 21.63 273rd 339 19.5%
2018 21.62 282nd 350 19.4%
2019 57.01 151st 357 57.7%
2021 38.92 215th 366 41.3%
2022 33.10 236th 366 35.5%
2023 28.92 256th 358 28.5%
2024 70.96 84th 368 77.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Samson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.04 115th 189 39.2%
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Rank History for White students at Samson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 19.26 201st 230 12.6%
2018 25.44 226th 300 24.7%
2019 61.99 101st 313 67.7%
2021 16.21 290th 319 9.1%
2022 19.25 282nd 326 13.5%
2023 19.36 265th 317 16.4%
2024 50.10 135th 325 58.5%
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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.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Samson 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 885 885
1989 668 186 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 859
1990 199 34 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1991 201 27 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1992 192 36 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1993 190 32 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1994 182 39 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1995 201 57 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1996 201 57 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1997 210 39 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 250
1998 196 40 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 239
1999 193 43 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 239
2000 160 36 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2001 178 35 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2002 178 36 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 216
2003 178 36 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 216
2004 185 32 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 219
2005 185 32 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 219
2006 177 28 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2007 190 37 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2008 187 44 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 237
2009 173 41 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 221
2010 188 43 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2011 170 35 3 6 0 0 0 0 214
2012 177 39 3 6 0 0 0 0 225
2013 170 38 3 9 0 0 0 0 220
2014 168 30 2 11 0 0 0 0 211
2015 179 36 0 15 0 0 0 0 230
2016 199 34 0 21 0 0 2 0 256
2017 187 33 1 18 0 0 2 0 241
2018 163 33 0 17 0 0 1 0 214
2019 149 20 0 22 0 0 3 0 194
2020 142 12 0 20 0 0 0 0 174
2021 141 16 0 25 1 0 0 0 183
2022 156 18 0 26 1 0 1 4 206
2023 147 15 0 22 3 0 2 0 189

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 Samson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 885 45.0 19.6 0
1989 859 47.0 18.2 n/a
1990 234 17.0 13.7 0
1991 229 16.0 14.3 n/a
1992 229 17.0 13.4 n/a
1993 222 14.0 15.9 n/a
1994 222 12.2 18.2 n/a
1995 261 18.0 14.5 n/a
1996 261 18.0 14.5 n/a
1997 250 19.1 13.1 32
1998 239 18.7 12.8 31
1999 239 20.1 11.9 43.9
2000 197 20.0 9.9 50.8
2001 214 18.0 11.9 50
2002 216 15.0 14.4 57.4
2003 216 15.0 14.4 57.4
2004 219 17.6 12.4 55.3
2005 219 18.0 12.2 51.6
2006 207 13.0 15.9 48.8
2007 231 10.8 21.4 51.1
2008 237 13.3 17.8 53.2
2009 221 13.7 16.0 55.7
2010 235 13.3 17.6 54.5
2011 214 12.9 16.5 61.2
2012 225 14.7 15.2 65.8
2013 220 17.0 12.8 72.7
2014 211 14.4 14.5 72.5
2015 230 13.0 17.6 70
2016 256 13.0 19.6 71.1
2017 241 13.6 17.6 61.8
2018 214 12.0 17.8 63.6
2019 194 11.0 17.6 58.2
2020 174 10.7 16.2 62.1
2021 183 10.6 17.1 65.6
2022 206 9.9 20.8 62.6
2023 189 11.3 16.7 76.7

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 Samson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 885 45.0 19.6 0
1989 859 47.0 18.2 n/a
1990 234 17.0 13.7 0
1991 229 16.0 14.3 n/a
1992 229 17.0 13.4 n/a
1993 222 14.0 15.9 n/a
1994 222 12.2 18.2 n/a
1995 261 18.0 14.5 n/a
1996 261 18.0 14.5 n/a
1997 250 19.1 13.1 32
1998 239 18.7 12.8 31
1999 239 20.1 11.9 43.9
2000 197 20.0 9.9 50.8
2001 214 18.0 11.9 50
2002 216 15.0 14.4 57.4
2003 216 15.0 14.4 57.4
2004 219 17.6 12.4 55.3
2005 219 18.0 12.2 51.6
2006 207 13.0 15.9 48.8
2007 231 10.8 21.4 51.1
2008 237 13.3 17.8 53.2
2009 221 13.7 16.0 55.7
2010 235 13.3 17.6 54.5
2011 214 12.9 16.5 61.2
2012 225 14.7 15.2 65.8
2013 220 17.0 12.8 72.7
2014 211 14.4 14.5 72.5
2015 230 13.0 17.6 70
2016 256 13.0 19.6 71.1
2017 241 13.6 17.6 61.8
2018 214 12.0 17.8 63.6
2019 194 11.0 17.6 58.2
2020 174 10.7 16.2 62.1
2021 183 10.6 17.1 65.6
2022 206 9.9 20.8 62.6
2023 189 11.3 16.7 76.7

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 Samson High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,408 (20.7%) $9,141 (78.6%) $11,623

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Samson 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 90th of 366 High schoolsRanks 266th of 371 High schools
 47.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Samson High School)57.98.3
 49.6%
   End of Course Mathematics (Geneva County)45.516.1
 29.4%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Samson High School)5016.7
 33.3%
   End of Course Science (Geneva County)39.122.6
 16.5%
   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 Students194189
 2.6%
African American2015
 25%
American Indian03
Asian00
Hispanic2222
Pacific Islander00
White149147
 1.3%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.2%76.7%
 18.5%


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Samson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Samson Elementary School
Middle : Samson Middle School

Samson High School ranks 92nd of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 189 students attended Samson High School.

Students at Samson High School are 78% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.


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