Moody High School is a four-year public high school in the Birmingham, Alabama suburb of Moody. It is one of five high schools in the St. Clair County School System. School colors are Navy Blue, Vegas Gold & White and the athletic teams are called the Blue Devils. Moody competes in AHSAA Class 5A athletics.
Serving 677 students in grades 9-12, Moody High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moody High School's student population of 677 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
677 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1978
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Equip. Enrich. Encourage.
School Rankings
Moody High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moody High School is 0.47, 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
#762 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
15%
32%
White
71%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Moody High School's ranking?
Moody High School is ranked #762 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Moody High School often compared to?
Moody High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springville High School, Saint Clair County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Moody High School?
The graduation rate of Moody High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Moody High School?
677 students attend Moody High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Moody High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moody High School?
Moody High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Moody High School offer ?
Moody High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Moody High School part of?
Moody High School is part of St Clair County School District.
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