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Crossville High School vs. Geraldine School

Should you attend Crossville High School or Geraldine School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Crossville High School
5405 Co Road 28
Crossville, AL 35962
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Geraldine School
13011 Highway 227
Geraldine, AL 35974
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Crossville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Geraldine School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 632 students in grades 9-12, Crossville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Geraldine School ranked #615 in Alabama for 2023, showing improvement from #916 in 2019, and placed among the top 20% of public schools statewide for graduation rates with 95%, higher than the state average of 88%.
Math proficiency was 31% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 39%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 29%, also lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained steady around 1,191 students in grades PK–12 with a student–teacher ratio of approximately 16:1; minority enrollment constituted about 40%, reflecting notable demographic diversity including 154 American Indian and 301 Hispanic students.
The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch fluctuated around 55% to 60% in recent years, indicating a significant socioeconomic need within this Union County AL high school.
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Total Students
632 students
1,191 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Crossville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Geraldine School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Crossville High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Geraldine School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
74 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Crossville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Geraldine School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Crossville High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dekalb County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Geraldine School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dekalb County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1111 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#615 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Crossville High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Geraldine School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
31%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crossville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Geraldine School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crossville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Geraldine School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crossville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Geraldine School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Crossville High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Geraldine School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Crossville High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Geraldine School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
41
Kindergarten Students
-
117
Grade 1 Students
-
96
Grade 2 Students
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79
Grade 3 Students
-
70
Grade 4 Students
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97
Grade 5 Students
-
74
Grade 6 Students
-
82
Grade 7 Students
-
97
Grade 8 Students
-
104
Grade 9 Students
152
93
Grade 10 Students
175
71
Grade 11 Students
164
93
Grade 12 Students
141
77

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Crossville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dekalb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Geraldine School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dekalb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
83%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Crossville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dekalb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Geraldine School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dekalb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Crossville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dekalb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Geraldine School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dekalb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
16%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Crossville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dekalb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Geraldine School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dekalb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Geraldine School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dekalb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.29
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Crossville High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Geraldine School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Crossville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Geraldine School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Crossville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Geraldine School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dekalb County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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