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Hamilton High School vs. Winfield High School

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School Overview

School
Hamilton High School
211 Aggie Ave
Hamilton, AL 35570
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Winfield High School
232 Pirate Cove
Winfield, AL 35594
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Winfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Hamilton High School ranked #835 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #500 in 2019 and consistently placing in the bottom 50% of overall testing performance statewide.
Math proficiency at Hamilton High was 20–24% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 25–29%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment slightly declined from 501 students in 2019 to 466 students in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at about 16%, and 51% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating socioeconomic need growth compared to 35% in 2019.
The school serves grades 9–12 with 456 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, ranking in the top 20% statewide for lowest student–teacher ratio.
Graduation rates ranged between 85–89% from 2019 to 2023, consistently below the Alabama state average of about 88–91%.
Serving 353 students in grades 9-12, Winfield High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
456 students
353 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hamilton 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 Winfield High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hamilton High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Winfield High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hamilton 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 Winfield High 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 Hamilton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marion 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 Winfield High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Winfield City 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

#835 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#368 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hamilton 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 Winfield High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
35-39%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marion 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 Winfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Winfield City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marion 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 Winfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Winfield City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Marion 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 Winfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Winfield City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hamilton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Marion 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 Winfield High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Winfield City 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 Hamilton High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Winfield High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
113
93
Grade 10 Students
119
108
Grade 11 Students
122
77
Grade 12 Students
102
75

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hamilton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Marion County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
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% Asian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hamilton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marion 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 Asian at Winfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Winfield City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hamilton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marion 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 Winfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Winfield City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hamilton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marion 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 Black at Winfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Winfield City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
84%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hamilton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marion 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 Winfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Winfield City 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
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hamilton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marion 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 two or more races at Winfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Winfield City 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
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hamilton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marion 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 Winfield High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Winfield City 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
51%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hamilton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marion 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 Winfield High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Winfield City 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
9%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hamilton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marion 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 Winfield High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Winfield City 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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