Hanceville Middle School ranked #485 in Alabama in 2023, showing improvement from #584 in 2021 but a decline from a peak at #357 in 2017, positioning it in the top 50% statewide overall.
Math proficiency was 26% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 54%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency remained strong at about 50–54%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew slightly to 321 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1; 77% of students qualified for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating a high socioeconomic need.
Minority enrollment was 26%, including 47 Hispanic and 11 Black (non–Hispanic) students, reflecting moderate demographic diversity within this suburban Alabama middle school.
Hanceville Middle School served grades 6 through 8 and maintained a consistent graduation rate of 95%, exceeding the state average of 88% from 2013 through 2023.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanceville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Hanceville Middle School's student population of 321 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Hanceville Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hanceville Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#485 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
3%
32%
White
74%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hanceville Middle School's ranking?
Hanceville Middle School is ranked #485 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Hanceville Middle School often compared to?
Hanceville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Point Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Hanceville Middle School?
321 students attend Hanceville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hanceville Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hanceville Middle School?
Hanceville Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hanceville Middle School offer ?
Hanceville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanceville Middle School part of?
Hanceville Middle School is part of Cullman County School District.
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