High Schools in Limestone County

Limestone County, Alabama is home to 6 high schools that serve students in grades 9-12. The data reveals significant performance disparities between these schools, with East Limestone High School consistently outperforming the others and Tanner High School struggling the most academically.

East Limestone High School stands out as the top-performing school, ranking among the top 114-106 high schools in Limestone County over the past 3 years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a 90% 4-year graduation rate, outperforms the county and state averages in several test score categories, and has a relatively low 40.98% free/reduced lunch rate. In contrast, Tanner High School struggles the most, with significantly lower test scores, an 87.78% free/reduced lunch rate, and the highest spending per student at $13,280.

The data suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic factors and academic performance, as the schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower test scores and rankings. However, higher spending per student does not necessarily translate to better outcomes, as evidenced by Tanner High School. Despite these disparities, all 6 high schools maintain a consistent 90% 4-year graduation rate, which is the state average. The uniformly high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8% across the district is a concern that may require targeted interventions.