Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Pleasant Home 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 37% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Home School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pleasant Home School's student population of 511 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pleasant Home School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Home School is 0.21, 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
#366 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
5%
32%
White
89%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Pleasant Home School's ranking?
Pleasant Home School is ranked #366 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pleasant Home School often compared to?
Pleasant Home Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Straughn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasant Home School?
The graduation rate of Pleasant Home School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pleasant Home School?
511 students attend Pleasant Home School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Pleasant Home School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Home School?
Pleasant Home School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pleasant Home School offer ?
Pleasant Home School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Home School part of?
Pleasant Home School is part of Covington County School District.
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