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Ramsay High School's state ranking declined significantly from #1 in 2012 to #662 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools overall.
Math proficiency remained well below the state average, with 20–24% at Ramsay compared to 30% statewide in recent years, while reading proficiency was 40–44%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%.
Enrollment decreased from 801 students in 2019 to 711 in 2023, and minority enrollment remained very high at 99%, with 46% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting a substantial socioeconomic need.
Ramsay High School served grades 9–12 with 711 students enrolled and a student–teacher ratio of about 16:1 as of 2023.
Despite challenges in academic rankings, the school maintained a graduation rate of 95% or higher from 2013 to 2023, ranking it in the top 5% statewide for graduation.
Spain Park High School ranked #276 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #16 in 2013 and #72 in 2019, placing it in the state's top 30% of public schools.
Math proficiency was 58% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30% but slightly below the district rate of 60%; reading proficiency was 50%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%, while science proficiency was 53%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained stable with 1,502 students in grades 9–12 in 2023; minority enrollment was 40%, reflecting a diverse student body including 286 Black and 158 Hispanic students, with 24% eligible for free lunch.
The student–teacher ratio held steady at 16:1 in 2023, consistent with prior years, supporting an average class size of 15 students.
Spain Park High School's graduation rate was 95% in 2023, exceeding the state average of 88% and matching the district rate, sustaining a strong graduation performance trend.