Mcadory High School ranked #1159 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #878 in 2011, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide in recent years.
Math proficiency remained low at 10% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 15%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was 16%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased modestly from 959 students in 2013 to 1,162 in 2023, with minority enrollment comprising 83% of the student body and 62% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges.
The school serves grades 9–12 with an enrollment of 1,240 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023, slightly higher than the ratio reported in previous years.
Graduation rates have consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 92% in 2023 compared to the Alabama state graduation rate of 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,240 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Mcadory High School's student population of 1,240 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1920
Mcadory High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcadory High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1159 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
63%
32%
White
17%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Mcadory High School's ranking?
Mcadory High School is ranked #1159 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mcadory High School often compared to?
Mcadory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hueytown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcadory High School?
The graduation rate of Mcadory High School is 92%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mcadory High School?
1,240 students attend Mcadory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Mcadory High School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcadory High School?
Mcadory High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcadory High School offer ?
Mcadory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcadory High School part of?
Mcadory High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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