Summary:
The Etowah County school district in Alabama is home to 6 high schools that serve students in grades 9-12. These schools vary in their academic performance, with Hokes Bluff High School consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state and maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Southside High School has also shown steady improvement, moving up in the statewide rankings, while Glencoe High School has maintained a solid 3-star rating.
The high schools in Etowah County all report a strong 90.0% four-year graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year, indicating a high level of student success. However, there are notable differences in student proficiency rates, particularly in mathematics and science. Hokes Bluff High School stands out with the highest proficiency rates in these subjects, while West End High School and Gaston High School have relatively lower proficiency rates.
The data also reveals that the schools with the highest free and reduced lunch rates, West End High School and Gaston High School, do not necessarily have the lowest academic performance. Additionally, the relationship between per-student spending and academic performance is not straightforward, as Gaston High School, which has the highest per-student spending, does not have the highest test scores or rankings among the schools.
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