Clements High School vs. East Limestone High School
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School Overview
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East Limestone High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Clements High School's state ranking fluctuated between #470 in 2014 and #898 in 2021, settling at #800 in 2023, indicating inconsistent overall performance among Alabama high schools.
Math proficiency declined from 48% in 2018 to 18% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 30% in the latest report; reading proficiency dropped from 48% in 2018 to 38% in 2022, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment comprised 27% of the student body in 2023, with total enrollment stable around 560 students and free/reduced lunch eligibility rising from 34% in 2022 to 67% in 2023, reflecting higher socioeconomic need.
The school served grades 6–12 with 560 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, consistent with past years.
Science proficiency ranged from 20% to 34% from 2021–2022, which was approximately equal to or slightly below the state average near 38%, showing modest achievement in this subject area.
East Limestone High School in Athens, AL ranks #546 statewide in 2023, showing a decline from #362 in 2019, placing it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama overall.
The school's graduation rate consistently remained high at 95% from 2013 to 2023, well above the Alabama state average of 88% in 2023 and district average of 88%.
Math proficiency declined from 51% in 2019 to 28% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 30% in 2023; reading proficiency also fell from 54% in 2019 to 46% in 2022, slightly lower than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment grew from 812 students in 2001 to 1,281 students in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at approximately 34%; 38% of students were eligible for free or reduced–price lunch in 2023, reflecting socioeconomic shifts.
Serving grades 6 through 12, East Limestone High School had a 2023 student–teacher ratio of 21:1 with 1,281 students and 61 teachers, typical of a suburban Union County NJ high school size.
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
525 students
1,216 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
63 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#800 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#546 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
64
167
Grade 7 Students
69
168
Grade 8 Students
73
176
Grade 9 Students
95
167
Grade 10 Students
84
181
Grade 11 Students
64
165
Grade 12 Students
76
192
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
19%
8%
% Black
8%
22%
% White
70%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%