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Hanceville High School

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Hanceville High School ranks 147 th of 380 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

147^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 380 Alabama High Schools

Better than 61% of Alabama high schools

Summary

Hanceville High School is a small public high school in Hanceville, AL, serving roughly 363 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Cullman County school district. The school has earned a solid 3-star rating and recently improved its statewide ranking to 147th out of 380 Alabama high schools, placing it in the 61st percentile.

The most impressive highlight is the school's perfect 100% graduation rate for 2024-2025, which outpaces the district average of 96.9% and the state average of 91.5%. This achievement is even more notable when compared to nearby schools like Hayden High School (98.5%) and Cleveland High School (97.4%). Hanceville also shines with special education students, ranking 8th out of 194 schools statewide—a dramatic jump from the bottom 12% just a few years ago. Math proficiency has more than doubled in three years, now exceeding both district and state averages. However, chronic absenteeism remains a concern at 15.7%, well above the district's 10.6%, even though it has improved significantly from 25.7% in 2021-2022. Science proficiency also trails nearby schools, with only 29.23% of students proficient compared to over 45% at Holly Pond High School and Good Hope High School.

Hanceville serves a diverse economic population, with 53.4% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch—a notable drop from 65.9% two years ago. The school has shown consistent success supporting low-income students, who perform above the 60th percentile statewide. Hispanic students have also seen remarkable improvement, jumping from the 2nd percentile to the 69th percentile in just two years. While the school still faces challenges in science and attendance, the strong graduation rate, exceptional special education outcomes, and rapid math gains suggest a positive trajectory. For parents, Hanceville offers a supportive environment where students who attend regularly are well-served, though the school continues to work on closing gaps in science and ensuring all students show up ready to learn.

363

Students ?

18.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,662

Per pupil spending ?

53.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

801 Commercial St
Hanceville, AL 35077-5523

(256) 352-6111

District: Cullman County

Feeder schools for Hanceville High School:

Elementary:	Hanceville Elementary School
Middle:	Hanceville Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.6%

Hispanic:

14.0%

Two or more races:

6.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 62nd percentile in 2016 → 61st in 2026

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Alabama average (92%)

✓Above the Alabama median (61st percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school30%

District avg32%

Alabama avg32%

147^th of 380

Alabama public high schools ?

Top 39%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 7High Schools in the Cullman County

57^th of 139Cullman County among Alabama districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	55.7	147 of 380	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.4	166 of 374	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.5	122 of 378	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.8	175 of 371	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.7	163 of 367	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	35.9	233 of 371	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.8	211 of 366	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	65.2	122 of 356	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	67.2	91 of 353	74.2%	★★★★☆
2016	58.2	134 of 351	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	55.7	136 of 353	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	59.4	133 of 358	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.9	117 of 358	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	42.2	256 of 358	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	32.8	294 of 360	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	43.0	238 of 358	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	51.4	195 of 357	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	41.0	250 of 359	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	22.2	321 of 358	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	33.8	297 of 357	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	64.3	112 of 359	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	55.7	162 of 357	54.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	58.5	132 of 372	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	34.3	220 of 359	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.8	216 of 366	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.0	170 of 358	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.5	193 of 367	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.5	244 of 359	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.2	198 of 354	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.6	150 of 347	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	72.0	80 of 343	76.7%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	64.4	44 of 142	69.0%	★★★★☆
2024	50.6	58 of 139	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	11.6	119 of 122	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	55.3	43 of 114	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.5	34 of 103	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	26.2	68 of 95	28.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	32.6	60 of 93	35.5%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	58.0	117 of 377	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.3	147 of 367	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.7	118 of 375	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	83.7	49 of 349	86.0%	★★★★☆
2022	39.8	213 of 361	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.6	186 of 361	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	28.6	262 of 358	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	64.6	110 of 349	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	72.0	54 of 315	82.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	47.7	183 of 375	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	68.4	91 of 363	74.9%	★★★★☆
2024	75.3	62 of 368	83.2%	★★★★☆
2023	42.4	186 of 358	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.9	144 of 366	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.9	209 of 366	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.5	210 of 357	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	68.9	96 of 350	72.6%	★★★★☆
2017	59.4	114 of 339	66.4%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2023	24.8	34 of 45	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	14.0	39 of 43	9.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	88.1	8 of 194	95.9%	★★★★★
2024	34.8	129 of 198	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	13.8	173 of 196	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.5	81 of 171	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	78.7	22 of 160	86.3%	★★★★☆
2017	31.5	66 of 83	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	44.0	164 of 316	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.1	197 of 325	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.4	157 of 325	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	35.8	185 of 317	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.9	211 of 326	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.6	227 of 319	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	28.5	231 of 313	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	54.0	120 of 300	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	47.7	98 of 230	57.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)96th percentile+40 vs school

Hispanic (2025)69th percentile+13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)69th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2026)65th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2026)51st percentile-10 vs school

White (2026)48th percentile-13 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)24th percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Alabama (2025-2026) ?

English32%~ state avg

Mathematics29%~ state avg

Science29%-7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Summative Assessment Science (2026)		Summative Assessment English (2026)			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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 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
Hanceville High School	Public	9-12	801 Commercial St	Hanceville	35077	Cullman County	Cullman County	No	No	No	No	(256) 352-6111	363	19	18.9	53.4%	267 (73.6%)	17 (4.7%)	51 (14.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.6%)	55.7	147^th of 380 public high schools	61.3%		52.4	166^th of 374 public high schools	55.6%	19			29.2		29.2			31.8	$11,662	$2,641	$8,965
Good Hope High School	Public	9-12	210 Good Hope School Rd	Cullman	35057	Cullman County	Cullman County	No	No	No	No	(256) 734-3807	485	24	20.4	39.2%	407 (83.9%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	29 (6.0%)	78.1	66^th of 380 public high schools	82.6%		47.7	180^th of 374 public high schools	51.9%	114			37.3		47.5			36.4	$10,431	$1,507	$8,898
Cullman City Career Technical	Public	7-12	301 First Street NE	Cullman	35055	Cullman County	Cullman City	No	No	No	No	(256) 734-2233																			(n/a)
Cullman High School	Public	9-12	510 13th St NE	Cullman	35055	Cullman County	Cullman City	No	No	No	No	(256) 734-3923	1,014	62	16.3	28.6%	862 (85.0%)	6 (0.6%)	100 (9.9%)	18 (1.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.4%)	98	12^th of 380 public high schools	96.8%		85.2	50^th of 374 public high schools	86.6%	38			52.8		63.0			69.0	$10,356	$703	$9,650
JB Pennington High School	Public	7-12	81 College St	Blountsville	35031	Blount County	Blount County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 775-2050	507	26	19.8	55.0%	372 (73.4%)	3 (0.6%)	125 (24.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	33.3	257^th of 380 public high schools	32.4%		35.3	225^th of 374 public high schools	39.8%	32	12.0	7.1	16.2	40.5	26.5	44.0	50.0	19.7	$9,129	$825	$8,280
Holly Pond High School	Public	9-12	160 New Hope Road	Holly Pond	35083	Cullman County	Cullman County	No	No	No	No	(256) 796-5169	278	18	15.8	47.8%	229 (82.4%)	3 (1.1%)	35 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.6%)	70.5	95^th of 380 public high schools	75.0%		78.6	67^th of 374 public high schools	82.1%	28			26.8		47.9			35.7	$12,736	$1,884	$10,824
Cleveland High School	Public	7-12	71 High School St	Cleveland	35049	Blount County	Blount County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 775-2030	389	20	19.0	46.5%	298 (76.6%)	3 (0.8%)	81 (20.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	77.3	69^th of 380 public high schools	81.8%		78.6	68^th of 374 public high schools	81.8%	1	33.9	15.5	34.0	70.4	44.7	70.8	71.8	40.4	$11,225	$1,771	$9,343
Hayden High School	Public	8-12	125 Atwood Road	Hayden	35079	Blount County	Blount County	No	No	No	No	(205) 647-0397	798	41	19.3	31.2%	744 (93.2%)	14 (1.8%)	20 (2.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (1.9%)	78.2	65^th of 380 public high schools	82.9%		59.8	135^th of 374 public high schools	63.9%	70		31.5	33.6	61.0	49.0		64.8	38.7	$8,508	$676	$7,762
Blount County Career Technical Center	Public	10-12	61500 US Highway 231	Cleveland	35049	Blount County	Blount County	No	No	No	No	(205) 775-2080																			(n/a)
Cullman Area Technology Academy	Public	9-12	17640 U S Hwy 31 N	Cullman	35058	Cullman County	Cullman County	No	No	No	No	(256) 734-7740	0	4	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Hanceville High School

What is the racial makeup of Hanceville High School?

Students at Hanceville High School are 74% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American.

What district is Hanceville High School in?

Cullman County

How many students attend Hanceville High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 363 students attended Hanceville High School.

Is Hanceville High School a good school?

Hanceville High School ranks 147^th of 380 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Hanceville High School?

Hanceville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hanceville Elementary School
Middle : Hanceville Middle School

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