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Hanceville High School vs. Cullman High School

Should you attend Hanceville High School or Cullman High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hanceville High School
801 Commercial St
Hanceville, AL 35077
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Cullman High School
510 13th St Ne
Cullman, AL 35055
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Hanceville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Cullman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Hanceville High School, a Berkeley Heights public high school in Alabama, ranked #971 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from #478 in 2013 and fluctuating within the bottom 50% over recent years.
Graduation rate remained high at 95% in 2023, surpassing the Alabama state average of 88%, placing the school in the top 5% statewide for graduation.
Math proficiency stood at 10–14%, reading proficiency at 25–29%, and science proficiency at 20–24%, all significantly lower than Alabama state averages, with a declining trend in math proficiency from 44% in 2019 to 10–14% in 2023.
Enrollment held steady near 369 students (grades 9–12) in 2023, with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; minority enrollment accounted for 28%, with 61% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating increasing socioeconomic need over recent years.
served grades 9–12 with 20 full–time teachers and did not offer virtual instruction; it is Title I eligible and participated in the National School Lunch Program.
Cullman High School ranked #339 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #68 in 2010 and #83 in 2018, indicating downward ranking trends over recent years among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 51% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, though it showed a decline from 76% in 2018; reading proficiency was 48%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%, while science proficiency was 46%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased modestly to 997 students in 2023, up from 895 in 2018, with minority enrollment steady around 14%, and 26% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting socioeconomic shifts over the last five years.
The school serves grades 9 through 12 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, lower than comparable schools such as Fairview High School with a 21:1 ratio, indicating higher student attention levels.
Cullman High School maintained a 95% graduation rate in 2023, above the Alabama state average of 88%, placing it in the top 30% statewide for graduation outcomes.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
369 students
986 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hanceville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cullman High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hanceville High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cullman High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
62 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hanceville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cullman High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hanceville High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cullman County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cullman High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cullman City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#971 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#339 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hanceville 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 Cullman High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
51%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hanceville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cullman 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 Cullman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cullman 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)
48%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hanceville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cullman 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 Cullman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cullman City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hanceville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cullman 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 Cullman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cullman City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
95%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hanceville High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cullman 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 Cullman High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Cullman 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 Hanceville High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cullman High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
91
262
Grade 10 Students
97
241
Grade 11 Students
96
261
Grade 12 Students
85
222

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hanceville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cullman County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cullman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cullman City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cullman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cullman City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hanceville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cullman County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cullman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cullman City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hanceville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cullman County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cullman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cullman City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
72%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hanceville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cullman County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cullman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cullman City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hanceville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cullman County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cullman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cullman City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.46
0.25
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hanceville High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cullman County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cullman High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cullman City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hanceville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cullman County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cullman High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cullman City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hanceville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cullman County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cullman High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cullman City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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