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Demopolis High School

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Demopolis High School ranks 116 th of 374 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

116^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 374 Alabama High Schools

Better than 69% of Alabama high schools

Summary

Demopolis High School is a public high school in Demopolis, Alabama, serving 623 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Demopolis City School District, which is ranked 42 out of 135 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Academically, Demopolis High School has shown a mixed performance compared to the state average. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were higher than the state in Mathematics (26.39%), Science (40.97%), and English (21.83%). However, in the previous year, the school's proficiency rates were lower than the state in Mathematics (22.82% vs. 23.12%) and English (26.85% vs. 28.09%), though higher in Science (33.56% vs. 34.76%). Compared to the nearby Linden High School, Demopolis High School significantly outperforms in all subject areas.

Demopolis High School serves a diverse student population, with significant representation of African American, White, and Hispanic students. The school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 54.52% to 64.37% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years. This is lower than the nearby Linden High School, which has an even higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Demopolis High School has also experienced relatively high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 14.3% to 20.3% in recent years, which is higher than the state average.

594

Students ?

15.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,168

Per pupil spending ?

54.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

701 Hwy 80 W
Demopolis, AL 36732-9999

(334) 289-0294

District: Demopolis City

Feeder schools for Demopolis High School:

Elementary:	US Jones Elementary School
	Westside Elementary School
Middle:	Demopolis Middle School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

51.2%

White:

40.7%

Hispanic:

6.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 46th percentile in 2015 → 69th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 23 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Alabama median (69th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg30%

Alabama avg29%

116^th of 374

Alabama public high schools ?

Top 31%▲ up 23 pts since 2015

From bottom 46% (2015) to top 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

42^nd of 135Demopolis City 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
2025	63.1	116 of 374	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.4	118 of 378	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.8	105 of 371	71.7%	★★★★☆
2022	55.3	139 of 367	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.0	123 of 371	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.6	144 of 366	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.7	132 of 356	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	63.6	103 of 353	70.8%	★★★★☆
2016	58.4	131 of 351	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	45.4	192 of 353	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	38.7	221 of 358	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	59.9	140 of 358	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	69.8	85 of 358	76.3%	★★★★☆
2011	64.3	116 of 360	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	50.1	199 of 358	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	54.8	168 of 357	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	59.7	139 of 359	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	78.4	45 of 358	87.4%	★★★★☆
2006	62.0	129 of 357	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2005	61.9	127 of 359	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	67.0	99 of 357	72.3%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	56.3	64 of 228	71.9%	★★★★☆
2024	40.7	117 of 231	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.0	84 of 224	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.8	71 of 222	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.2	64 of 228	71.9%	★★★★☆
2019	62.9	61 of 224	72.8%	★★★★☆
2018	51.0	86 of 223	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	39.9	107 of 189	43.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	51.1	161 of 359	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.9	145 of 366	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.0	102 of 358	71.5%	★★★★☆
2022	57.0	142 of 367	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.0	169 of 359	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.5	159 of 354	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.7	165 of 347	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.8	110 of 343	67.9%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2024	88.4	15 of 139	89.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	56.7	129 of 367	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.0	151 of 375	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.9	198 of 349	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	15.0	326 of 361	9.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	51.6	158 of 361	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.7	206 of 358	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.4	144 of 349	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	37.8	192 of 315	39.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	70.5	83 of 363	77.1%	★★★★☆
2024	66.5	98 of 368	73.4%	★★★★☆
2023	58.6	118 of 358	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.1	150 of 366	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.5	91 of 366	75.1%	★★★★☆
2019	63.5	125 of 357	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.5	104 of 350	70.3%	★★★★☆
2017	62.9	102 of 339	69.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	31.9	134 of 194	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	26.1	156 of 198	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	95.2	5 of 182	97.3%	★★★★★
2021	49.4	87 of 196	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	82.6	18 of 171	89.5%	★★★★★
2018	29.7	108 of 160	32.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	78.0	62 of 325	80.9%	★★★★☆
2024	81.1	47 of 325	85.5%	★★★★☆
2023	84.6	45 of 317	85.8%	★★★★☆
2022	78.1	59 of 326	81.9%	★★★★☆
2021	74.8	64 of 319	79.9%	★★★★☆
2019	82.2	47 of 313	85.0%	★★★★☆
2018	84.1	45 of 300	85.0%	★★★★☆
2017	82.2	32 of 230	86.1%	★★★★☆

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)

Hispanic (2024)89th percentile+20 vs school

White (2025)81st percentile+12 vs school

Male (2025)77th percentile+8 vs school

African American (2025)72nd percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)65th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2025)55th percentile-14 vs school

Special Education (2025)31st percentile-38 vs school

By subject vs Alabama (2024-2025) ?

Science41%+9 vs state

Mathematics26%+3 vs state

English22%-8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2025)	Summative Assessment Science (2025)	Summative Assessment English (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Demopolis High School	Public	9-12	701 Hwy 80 W	Demopolis	36732	Marengo County	Demopolis City	No	No	No	No	(334) 289-0294	594	38	15.6	54.7%	242 (40.7%)	304 (51.2%)	36 (6.1%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	63.1	116^th of 374 public high schools	69.0%		61.4	118^th of 378 public high schools	68.8%	2	26.4	41.0	21.8	$9,168	$782	$8,386
Linden High School	Public	9-12	321 N Main Street	Linden	36748	Marengo County	Linden City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 295-4287	126	11	11.7	87.3%	5 (4.0%)	119 (94.4%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13.2	336^th of 374 public high schools	10.2%		11.8	352^nd of 378 public high schools	6.9%	16	3.0	9.1	9.1	$10,787	$1,398	$9,281

Frequently Asked Questions about Demopolis High School

Is Demopolis High School a good school?

Demopolis High School ranks 116^th of 374 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Demopolis High School?

Demopolis High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : US Jones Elementary School
Elementary : Westside Elementary School
Middle : Demopolis Middle School

What district is Demopolis High School in?

Demopolis City

How many students attend Demopolis High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 594 students attended Demopolis High School.

What is the racial makeup of Demopolis High School?

Students at Demopolis High School are 51% African American, 41% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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