Hanceville High School vs. West Point High School
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School Overview
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Hanceville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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West Point High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Graduation Rate
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.
West Point High School, a Union County NJ high school serving grades 9–12 with 603 students, ranked #892 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from a rank of #140 in 2013.
Math proficiency was 20–24%, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was also 20–24%, lower than the state average of 47%, both trending below state levels in recent years.
Science proficiency was 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%, sustaining a mid–level performance compared to other subjects.
Enrollment increased slightly from 532 students in 2021 to 606 in 2023, with minority enrollment stable around 17%, and a student–teacher ratio that rose to 21:1 in 2023.
The graduation rate remained consistently high at 95%, ranking among the top 5% of New Jersey high schools and exceeding the state average graduation rate of 88%.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
369 students
603 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#971 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#892 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30-34%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
91
143
Grade 10 Students
97
187
Grade 11 Students
96
143
Grade 12 Students
85
130
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
15%
10%
% Black
5%
n/a
% White
72%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
