Huntsville City


Summary:

The Huntsville City school district in Alabama encompasses 43 schools, including 26 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, and 6 high schools. The district is home to several standout schools that consistently rank among the top performers in the state.

Huntsville High School and Hampton Cove Middle School are two of the district's top-performing schools, both earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. Huntsville High School is ranked 15th out of 378 Alabama high schools, with a 90% graduation rate and relatively low dropout and chronic absenteeism rates. Hampton Cove Middle School is ranked 11th out of 442 Alabama middle schools, excelling across multiple metrics, including high proficiency rates in math, science, and English. Additionally, Monte Sano Elementary School and New Century Technology High School are standout schools, ranking 11th and 7th in the state, respectively, for their exceptional academic performance.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in school performance within the district. While some schools excel, others struggle with low proficiency rates, high dropout rates, and chronic absenteeism. These disparities appear to be closely linked to the socioeconomic status of the student population, with schools serving higher percentages of students from low-income families generally performing worse. Addressing these inequities and ensuring all students in the Huntsville City district receive a high-quality education will be a crucial challenge for the district moving forward.

District Detail

 714 Bob Wallace Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35801-5219

 (256) 428-6812

SchoolDigger Rank:
79th of 135 Alabama districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 24,222

Primary Schools: 26
Middle Schools: 11
High Schools: 7
Alternative Schools: 2
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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