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Priceville High School in Decatur, AL serves 504 students in grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of approximately 16:1.
The school's math proficiency ranges between 45–49%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, but has shown fluctuation with a notable decline from 60–64% in 2019 to 45–49% in 2023.
Reading proficiency is between 30–34%, which is lower than the state average of 47%, reflecting a downward trend from a high of 85–89% in 2011 to current levels.
Science proficiency at Priceville High is 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%, showing slight stability over recent years.
Graduation rates consistently reach 95%, which is higher than the state average of 88%, placing Priceville High among the top 5% in Alabama.
Enrollment increased from 453 students in 2021 to 512 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch grew significantly from 15% in 2021 to 33% in 2023, indicating notable socioeconomic changes.
The school's overall ranking declined from #167 in 2019 to #519 in 2023 among Alabama public high schools.
Decatur High School ranked #680 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #373 in 2012 and fluctuating in the bottom 50% range over recent years, indicating a downward trend in overall state ranking for this Union County NJ high school.
Math proficiency was 30% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency at 34% remained lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency at 38% was approximately equal to the state average of 38%, reflecting mixed academic outcomes in this New Jersey high school.
Enrollment was 1,026 students in grades 9–12 for the 2023 school year, with a 15:1 student–teacher ratio; minority enrollment comprised 68% of the student body, indicating significant demographic diversity for this Berkeley Heights public high school.
The graduation rate was 92% in 2023, higher than the state average of 88%, and steadily improved since 2013 when it was 76%, showing positive progress over time.
Free or reduced–price lunch eligibility increased from 33% in 2003 to 71% in 2023 (63% free lunch, 8% reduced price), highlighting rising socioeconomic needs among students at this Decatur City public school.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
504 students
1,026 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
69 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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Overall Testing Rank
#519 out of 1275 schools in AL (Top 50%)
#680 out of 1275 schools in AL (Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
(Top 20% in AL)
30%
(Top 50% in AL)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
Graduation Rate
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
92%
(Top 30% in AL)
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Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
129
304
Grade 10 Students
123
292
Grade 11 Students
134
232
Grade 12 Students
118
198
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
36%
% Black
3%
25%
% White
86%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.71
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
