Is Aliceville High School a good school?

Aliceville High School ranks 257 th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Aliceville High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 347 students attended Aliceville High School.

What is the racial makeup of Aliceville High School?

Students at Aliceville High School are 98% African American.

Aliceville High School

Summary:

Aliceville High School is a public high school in Aliceville, Alabama, serving grades 7-12 with 347 students. The school is part of the Pickens County School District, which is ranked 109 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Aliceville High School stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (over 98%) compared to nearby Gordo High School and Pickens County High School, which have more diverse student populations. Academically, Aliceville High School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Alabama high schools, with proficiency rates in core subjects well below state and county averages. Additionally, around 90% of Aliceville High School students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student body.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($14,223 in 2018-2019) than nearby Gordo High School ($9,349 in 2018-2019), Aliceville High School's academic performance remains low. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution, and that other factors, such as effective resource allocation and targeted interventions, may be necessary to improve student outcomes. The school's higher student-teacher ratio (25:1) compared to Gordo High School (20.6:1) and Pickens County High School (16.4:1) may also contribute to its persistent low performance.

Detail:

Public 7-12

417 3rd St Se
Aliceville, AL 35442

(205) 373-6378

District: Pickens County

SchoolDigger Rank:
257^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,223

Student/teacher ratio: 25.0

Number of students: 347

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.3%

Hispanic:

0.9%

White:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Aliceville High School ranks worse than 91.9% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.17. (See more...)

Compare Details Aliceville High School ranks worse than 68% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Pickens County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.76. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Aliceville 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: African American (98.3%), Hispanic (0.9%), White (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Pickens County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aliceville High School is 25. 2 high schools in the Pickens County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Aliceville High School employs 13.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aliceville High School is $14,223, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Pickens County School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aliceville High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aliceville High School 406^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Aliceville High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Aliceville High School 257^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Aliceville High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Pickens County:

SchoolDigger ranks Pickens County 109^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Aliceville High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Aliceville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	12.71	396^th	440	10.0%
2022	11.65	389^th	432	10.0%
2023	12.43	389^th	437	11.0%
2024	11.17	406^th	442	8.1%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Aliceville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	18.61	272^nd	281	3.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	16.45	375^th	415	9.6%
2022	17.68	370^th	421	12.1%
2023	14.53	382^nd	410	6.8%
2024	12.84	405^th	437	7.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Aliceville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	12.43	380^th	415	8.4%
2022	14.28	376^th	423	11.1%
2023	16.73	359^th	417	13.9%
2024	17.23	357^th	426	16.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Aliceville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	14.32	376^th	418	10.0%
2022	10.15	403^rd	427	5.6%
2023	8.89	403^rd	419	3.8%
2024	9.05	417^th	428	2.6%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Aliceville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	24.75	216^th	266	18.8%
2022	24.92	217^th	271	19.9%
2023	26.14	211^th	263	19.8%
2024	25.32	216^th	269	19.7%

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

Rank History for Aliceville High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Aliceville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	31.81	288^th	357	19.3%
2005	34.23	289^th	359	19.5%
2006	45.68	237^th	357	33.6%
2007	23.67	312^th	358	12.8%
2008	32.63	292^nd	359	18.7%
2009	15.42	337^th	357	5.6%
2010	20.73	325^th	358	9.2%
2011	14.38	340^th	360	5.6%
2012	23.60	315^th	358	12.0%
2013	25.92	331^st	358	7.5%
2014	22.17	285^th	358	20.4%
2015	11.92	315^th	353	10.8%
2016	21.61	286^th	351	18.5%
2017	6.55	347^th	353	1.7%
2018	9.37	320^th	356	10.1%
2019	14.31	314^th	366	14.2%
2021	10.09	347^th	371	6.5%
2022	11.06	341^st	367	7.1%
2023	10.53	353^rd	371	4.9%
2024	31.76	257^th	378	32.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	16.11	299^th	349	14.3%
2019	27.03	268^th	358	25.1%
2021	13.80	332^nd	361	8.0%
2022	16.16	321^st	361	11.1%
2023	18.97	296^th	349	15.2%
2024	35.84	242^nd	375	35.5%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Aliceville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	7.84	330^th	343	3.8%
2018	23.34	270^th	347	22.2%
2019	21.17	281^st	354	20.6%
2021	9.00	342^nd	359	4.7%
2022	10.51	344^th	367	6.3%
2023	6.97	352^nd	358	1.7%
2024	19.61	305^th	366	16.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Aliceville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	6.80	331^st	339	2.4%
2018	6.16	333^rd	350	4.9%
2019	8.96	334^th	357	6.4%
2021	12.81	333^rd	366	9.0%
2022	14.71	326^th	366	10.9%
2023	14.64	326^th	358	8.9%
2024	38.04	226^th	368	38.6%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Aliceville High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	17.12	177^th	189	6.3%
2018	31.86	156^th	223	30.0%
2019	41.26	117^th	224	47.8%
2021	28.34	177^th	228	22.4%
2022	27.83	175^th	222	21.2%
2023	23.86	189^th	224	15.6%
2024	48.19	92^nd	231	60.2%

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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 Aliceville 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	340	340
1989	20	324	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
1990	19	288	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
1991	19	434	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	453
1992	10	423	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
1993	2	439	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	441
1994	5	457	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
1995	1	469	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	470
1996	1	469	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	470
1997	4	481	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
1998	3	616	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	619
1999	0	618	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	621
2000	0	627	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	627
2001	0	538	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	540
2002	0	501	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
2003	0	501	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
2004	0	524	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	527
2005	3	532	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	535
2006	2	515	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	518
2007	1	543	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	544
2008	1	505	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	506
2009	2	500	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	502
2010	1	309	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
2011	2	288	0	0	0	0	0	0	290
2012	3	290	0	0	0	0	0	0	293
2013	3	291	0	0	0	0	0	0	294
2014	3	290	0	0	0	0	0	0	293
2015	2	295	0	0	0	0	1	0	298
2016	1	282	0	0	0	0	1	0	284
2017	0	271	1	0	0	0	0	0	272
2018	0	259	1	0	0	0	0	0	260
2019	0	235	1	0	0	0	1	0	237
2020	2	337	1	1	0	0	2	0	343
2021	3	341	1	2	0	0	0	0	347
2022	2	326	1	4	0	0	0	0	333
2023	2	341	0	3	1	0	0	0	347

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 Aliceville High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	340	19.0	17.8	0
1989	345	21.9	15.7	n/a
1990	307	22.0	13.9	0
1991	453	24.0	18.8	n/a
1992	433	24.0	18.0	n/a
1993	441	24.0	18.4	n/a
1994	462	23.5	19.7	n/a
1995	470	23.3	20.2	n/a
1996	470	23.3	20.2	n/a
1997	485	24.8	19.6	77.5
1998	619	31.5	19.7	91.9
1999	621	32.0	19.4	95.3
2000	627	33.0	19.0	90.7
2001	540	35.0	15.4	88.7
2002	501	30.0	16.7	82.6
2003	501	30.0	16.7	82.6
2004	527	28.3	18.6	79.3
2005	535	32.0	16.7	79.4
2006	518	31.0	16.7	83.2
2007	544	31.5	17.3	85.3
2008	506	29.6	17.1	86
2009	502	26.2	18.9	89
2010	310	16.2	19.1	87.1
2011	290	19.5	14.8	89.7
2012	293	19.7	14.8	93.2
2013	294	20.8	14.0	94.2
2014	293	18.6	15.7	90.1
2015	298	16.0	18.6	59.7
2016	284	16.0	17.7	56
2017	272	14.7	18.4	93.8
2018	260	16.1	16.1	90
2019	237	14.3	16.4	89
2020	343	18.4	18.5	93.9
2021	347	16.3	21.2	93.9
2022	333	16.1	20.6	85.6
2023	347	13.8	25.0	89.9

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 Aliceville High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	340	19.0	17.8	0
1989	345	21.9	15.7	n/a
1990	307	22.0	13.9	0
1991	453	24.0	18.8	n/a
1992	433	24.0	18.0	n/a
1993	441	24.0	18.4	n/a
1994	462	23.5	19.7	n/a
1995	470	23.3	20.2	n/a
1996	470	23.3	20.2	n/a
1997	485	24.8	19.6	77.5
1998	619	31.5	19.7	91.9
1999	621	32.0	19.4	95.3
2000	627	33.0	19.0	90.7
2001	540	35.0	15.4	88.7
2002	501	30.0	16.7	82.6
2003	501	30.0	16.7	82.6
2004	527	28.3	18.6	79.3
2005	535	32.0	16.7	79.4
2006	518	31.0	16.7	83.2
2007	544	31.5	17.3	85.3
2008	506	29.6	17.1	86
2009	502	26.2	18.9	89
2010	310	16.2	19.1	87.1
2011	290	19.5	14.8	89.7
2012	293	19.7	14.8	93.2
2013	294	20.8	14.0	94.2
2014	293	18.6	15.7	90.1
2015	298	16.0	18.6	59.7
2016	284	16.0	17.7	56
2017	272	14.7	18.4	93.8
2018	260	16.1	16.1	90
2019	237	14.3	16.4	89
2020	343	18.4	18.5	93.9
2021	347	16.3	21.2	93.9
2022	333	16.1	20.6	85.6
2023	347	13.8	25.0	89.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Aliceville High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,591 (18.2%)	$11,588 (81.5%)	$14,223

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aliceville 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 314^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 353^rd of 371 High schools	9.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Aliceville High School)	10.5	1.5	9%
End of Course Mathematics (Pickens County)	24.9	5.7	19.1%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Aliceville High School)	22.8	4.6	18.3%
End of Course Science (Pickens County)	30.5	18.2	12.2%
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	237	347	46.4%
African American	235	341	45.1%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	0	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	2
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89%	89.9%	0.9%

Schools Near Aliceville 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 5th Grade	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 5th 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
Aliceville High School	Public	7-12	417 3rd St Se	Aliceville	35442	Pickens County	Pickens County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 373-6378	347	14	25.0	89.9%	2 (0.6%)	341 (98.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.8	257^th of 378 public high schools	32.0%		10.5	353^rd of 371 public high schools	4.9%	96			0.0	1.6	29.3	8.1	9.8			30.7	24.2	2.6	$14,223	$2,591	$11,588
Pickens County College and Career Center	Public	10-12	377 Ladow Center Cir	Carrollton	35447	Pickens County	Pickens County	No	No	No	No	(205) 367-8195	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pickens County High School	Public	5-12	205 4th Ave SE	Reform	35481	Pickens County	Pickens County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 375-2344	293	18	16.4	71.7%	73 (24.9%)	199 (67.9%)	6 (2.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.4%)	18.3	311^th of 378 public high schools	17.7%					(n/a)	14.8	3.3	6.1	0.0	0.0	21.2	16.7	55.6	30.0	24.2	15.2	13.0	$13,001	$2,451	$10,507
Gordo High School	Public	7-12	630 4th St NW	Gordo	35466	Pickens County	Pickens County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 364-7353	513	25	20.6	58.1%	341 (66.5%)	119 (23.2%)	41 (8.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	25.3	286^th of 378 public high schools	24.3%		21.4	296^th of 371 public high schools	20.2%	10			9.6	4.2	1.1	15.5	18.2			51.2	49.3	19.8	$9,349	$1,650	$7,655

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Student/Teacher Ratio Aliceville High School

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Impact of COVID-19 on Aliceville High School

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Schools Near Aliceville High School