Serving 129 students in grades Kindergarten-12, John Essex 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
129 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)15-19%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
99%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)60-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Essex High School?
The graduation rate of John Essex High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 81%.
How many students attend John Essex High School?
129 students attend John Essex High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of John Essex High School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Essex High School?
John Essex High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Essex High School offer ?
John Essex High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is John Essex High School part of?
John Essex High School is part of Marengo County School District.
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