Is Scottsboro High School a good school?

Scottsboro High School ranks 68 th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Scottsboro High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 739 students attended Scottsboro High School.

What is the racial makeup of Scottsboro High School?

Students at Scottsboro High School are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% African American, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Scottsboro High School?

Scottsboro High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Caldwell Elementary School Elementary : Thurston T Nelson Elementary School Middle : Collins Intermediate School Middle : Scottsboro Junior High School

Scottsboro High School

Summary:

Scottsboro High School is a public high school in Scottsboro, Alabama, serving 739 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly White student population, with smaller percentages of Hispanic, African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander students. Scottsboro High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Alabama, with strong academic performance and effective strategies to support diverse student populations.

Scottsboro High School's academic performance is consistently above the state average, with higher proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English. The school's performance is particularly strong in certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic and Native American students, where it ranks among the top in the state. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, Scottsboro High School's performance for these students is better than the state average, indicating the school's ability to provide effective support and engagement.

When compared to nearby schools, such as North Jackson High School and Kate D Smith DAR High School, Scottsboro High School consistently outperforms them on state assessments, with higher proficiency rates in core subjects. Scottsboro High School also has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more diverse socioeconomic makeup, and a lower student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

25053 John T Reid Pkwy
Scottsboro, AL 35768

(256) 218-2000

District: Scottsboro City

SchoolDigger Rank:
68^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,057

Feeder schools for Scottsboro High School:

Elementary:	Caldwell Elementary School
	Thurston T Nelson Elementary School
Middle:	Collins Intermediate School
	Scottsboro Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 739

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.7%

Hispanic:

10.4%

African American:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Scottsboro High School ranks better than 82% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.99. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Scottsboro 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.7%), Hispanic (10.4%), African American (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scottsboro High School is 17.1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scottsboro High School is $10,057.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Scottsboro High School 68^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Scottsboro High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Scottsboro High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	60.47	135^th	357	62.2%
2005	70.05	78^th	359	78.3%
2006	59.73	149^th	357	58.3%
2007	79.89	32^nd	358	91.1%
2008	70.16	69^th	359	80.8%
2009	60.97	131^st	357	63.3%
2010	61.04	141^st	358	60.6%
2011	52.40	199^th	360	44.7%
2012	60.11	148^th	358	58.7%
2013	61.52	122^nd	358	65.9%
2014	84.51	39^th	358	89.1%
2015	83.37	41^st	353	88.4%
2016	80.54	43^rd	351	87.7%
2017	83.09	47^th	353	86.7%
2018	83.68	48^th	356	86.5%
2019	75.11	78^th	366	78.7%
2021	73.53	73^rd	371	80.3%
2022	66.12	97^th	367	73.6%
2023	50.47	155^th	371	58.2%
2024	74.99	68^th	378	82.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Scottsboro High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.08	23^rd	43	46.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Scottsboro High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	30.41	68^th	83	18.1%
2018	40.24	83^rd	160	48.1%
2019	45.47	78^th	171	54.4%
2021	52.51	82^nd	196	58.2%
2022	20.00	144^th	169	14.8%
2023	25.83	144^th	182	20.9%
2024	17.89	176^th	198	11.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	83.88	28^th	315	91.1%
2018	86.60	34^th	349	90.3%
2019	63.91	117^th	358	67.3%
2021	68.55	83^rd	361	77.0%
2022	60.49	113^th	361	68.7%
2023	79.19	58^th	349	83.4%
2024	73.11	71^st	375	81.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Scottsboro High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	80.40	50^th	343	85.4%
2018	79.04	61^st	347	82.4%
2019	74.31	78^th	354	78.0%
2021	78.15	58^th	359	83.8%
2022	72.89	85^th	367	76.8%
2023	60.11	126^th	358	64.8%
2024	70.51	86^th	366	76.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Scottsboro High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	80.93	46^th	339	86.4%
2018	84.61	47^th	350	86.6%
2019	69.20	97^th	357	72.8%
2021	63.85	106^th	366	71.0%
2022	55.12	142^nd	366	61.2%
2023	39.51	199^th	358	44.4%
2024	74.72	68^th	368	81.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Scottsboro High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	83.97	25^th	228	89.0%
2022	85.64	22^nd	222	90.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Scottsboro High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	96.54	2^nd	93	97.8%
2018	80.45	17^th	95	82.1%
2019	28.45	70^th	103	32.0%
2022	59.30	37^th	114	67.5%
2023	70.55	28^th	122	77.0%
2024	72.90	31^st	139	77.7%

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Rank History for Native American students at Scottsboro High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	8.63	35^th	35	0.0%
2023	66.84	13^th	45	71.1%
2024	88.75	5^th	55	90.9%

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Rank History for White students at Scottsboro High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	61.93	70^th	230	69.6%
2018	67.55	85^th	300	71.7%
2019	65.63	92^nd	313	70.6%
2021	58.42	100^th	319	68.7%
2022	51.35	132^nd	326	59.5%
2023	35.37	188^th	317	40.7%
2024	58.63	100^th	325	69.2%

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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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by a citizen
Friday, January 18, 2019

They pass people through to get their numbers up to look good. They labeled my son autistic when in fact he was not. They put him in special ed. based on false diagnosis. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Scottsboro 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	1019	1019
1989	895	91	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	-1	992
1990	846	85	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	939
1991	803	70	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	883
1992	816	66	5	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	897
1993	821	75	5	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	911
1994	771	65	6	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	849
1995	777	67	6	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	860
1996	777	67	6	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	860
1997	766	70	6	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	850
1998	770	64	6	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	850
1999	744	53	4	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	810
2000	698	46	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	754
2001	674	41	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	725
2002	680	48	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	736
2003	680	48	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	736
2004	652	59	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	719
2005	700	57	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	767
2006	665	59	4	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	741
2007	670	57	2	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	753
2008	666	63	3	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	759
2009	654	63	5	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	747
2010	666	65	7	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	764
2011	677	55	7	8	1	0	1	0	749
2012	693	59	11	30	1	0	0	0	794
2013	683	58	11	30	1	0	0	0	783
2014	673	59	13	37	2	0	1	0	785
2015	667	63	11	40	1	0	2	0	784
2016	669	57	10	40	2	0	0	0	778
2017	692	49	7	47	3	0	1	0	799
2018	691	51	8	54	3	1	0	0	808
2019	682	46	6	56	1	0	0	0	791
2020	671	45	5	55	6	0	0	0	782
2021	624	46	6	65	4	1	2	0	748
2022	612	52	7	68	10	1	3	0	753
2023	589	51	6	77	9	1	6	0	739

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 Scottsboro High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1019	52.0	19.5	0
1989	992	53.6	18.5	n/a
1990	939	54.0	17.3	0
1991	883	50.5	17.4	n/a
1992	897	46.5	19.2	n/a
1993	911	47.8	19.1	n/a
1994	849	49.9	17.0	n/a
1995	860	51.1	16.8	n/a
1996	860	51.1	16.8	n/a
1997	850	49.9	17.0	14
1998	850	51.2	16.6	10.2
1999	810	54.5	14.9	16.9
2000	754	56.0	13.5	17.5
2001	725	53.0	13.7	21.1
2002	736	48.4	15.2	24.2
2003	736	48.4	15.2	24.2
2004	719	51.1	14.1	27.1
2005	767	50.5	15.2	29.6
2006	741	45.0	16.5	32.3
2007	753	46.6	16.2	36.8
2008	759	48.1	15.8	37
2009	747	47.3	15.6	36.3
2010	764	45.7	16.6	42.1
2011	749	51.2	14.6	41.3
2012	794	48.5	16.3	40.3
2013	783	52.1	15.0	42.1
2014	785	46.0	17.0	44.3
2015	784	47.0	16.6	45
2016	778	45.0	17.2	42.8
2017	799	43.2	18.4	41.6
2018	808	44.0	18.3	37.6
2019	791	46.0	17.1	40.8
2020	782	44.5	17.5	39.4
2021	748	43.4	17.2	39
2022	753	44.0	17.1	38.6
2023	739	43.0	17.1	50.3

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 Scottsboro High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1019	52.0	19.5	0
1989	992	53.6	18.5	n/a
1990	939	54.0	17.3	0
1991	883	50.5	17.4	n/a
1992	897	46.5	19.2	n/a
1993	911	47.8	19.1	n/a
1994	849	49.9	17.0	n/a
1995	860	51.1	16.8	n/a
1996	860	51.1	16.8	n/a
1997	850	49.9	17.0	14
1998	850	51.2	16.6	10.2
1999	810	54.5	14.9	16.9
2000	754	56.0	13.5	17.5
2001	725	53.0	13.7	21.1
2002	736	48.4	15.2	24.2
2003	736	48.4	15.2	24.2
2004	719	51.1	14.1	27.1
2005	767	50.5	15.2	29.6
2006	741	45.0	16.5	32.3
2007	753	46.6	16.2	36.8
2008	759	48.1	15.8	37
2009	747	47.3	15.6	36.3
2010	764	45.7	16.6	42.1
2011	749	51.2	14.6	41.3
2012	794	48.5	16.3	40.3
2013	783	52.1	15.0	42.1
2014	785	46.0	17.0	44.3
2015	784	47.0	16.6	45
2016	778	45.0	17.2	42.8
2017	799	43.2	18.4	41.6
2018	808	44.0	18.3	37.6
2019	791	46.0	17.1	40.8
2020	782	44.5	17.5	39.4
2021	748	43.4	17.2	39
2022	753	44.0	17.1	38.6
2023	739	43.0	17.1	50.3

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 Scottsboro High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$752 (7.5%)	$9,225 (91.7%)	$10,057

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scottsboro High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 78^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 155^th of 371 High schools	20.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Scottsboro High School)	44.9	29	15.9%
End of Course Mathematics (Scottsboro City)	44.9	29	15.9%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Scottsboro High School)	49.2	29.5	19.7%
End of Course Science (Scottsboro City)	49.2	29.5	19.7%
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	791	739	6.6%
African American	46	51	10.9%
American Indian	1	9	800%
Asian	6	6
Hispanic	56	77	37.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	682	589	13.6%
Two or More Races	0	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.8%	50.3%	9.5%

Schools Near Scottsboro 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 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Scottsboro High School	Public	9-12	25053 John T Reid Pkwy	Scottsboro	35768	Jackson County	Scottsboro City	No	No	No	No	(256) 218-2000	739	43	17.1	50.3%	589 (79.7%)	51 (6.9%)	77 (10.4%)	6 (0.8%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.8%)	75	68^th of 378 public high schools	82.0%		50.5	155^th of 371 public high schools	58.2%	87	32.7	37.6	30.4	$10,057	$752	$9,225
Kevin Dukes Career Innovation Academy	Public	10-12	29727 US Hwy 72 Suite B	Hollywood	35752	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	No	(256) 574-6079	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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)
Kate D Smith DAR High School	Public	9-12	6077 Main St	Grant	35747	Marshall County	Marshall County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 728-4238	394	23	16.7	33.5%	359 (91.1%)	5 (1.3%)	15 (3.8%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	72.2	77^th of 378 public high schools	79.6%		58.9	129^th of 371 public high schools	65.2%	52	17.8	38.9	46.1	$11,985	$2,543	$9,430
North Jackson High School	Public	9-12	45549 Al Highway 277	Stevenson	35772	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 437-2136	418	21	19.9	69.9%	287 (68.7%)	33 (7.9%)	46 (11.0%)	2 (0.5%)	47 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	46	195^th of 378 public high schools	48.4%		18.1	314^th of 371 public high schools	15.4%	119	13.7	31.6	20.9	$9,896	$1,119	$8,762

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