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Holly Pond High School vs. Cold Springs High School

Should you attend Holly Pond High School or Cold Springs 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
Holly Pond High School
160 New Hope Road
Holly Pond, AL 35083
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Cold Springs High School
9010 County Road 109
Bremen, AL 35033
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Holly Pond High School's overall state ranking declined from #433 in 2011 to #962 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools in recent years.
Math proficiency at the school ranged between 15–19%, which is lower than the state average of around 30% in 2023, showing a persistent gap in math performance.
Reading proficiency was between 20–24%, lower than the state average of 47% in 2022, and science proficiency also lagged, with 20–24% compared to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 555 students in 2008 to 282 students in 2023, while the student–teacher ratio improved to 15:1, ranked among the top 10% in the state for student attention.
The school served grades 9–12 with a minority enrollment of 16% and maintained a high graduation rate of 95%, outperforming the state average of 88%.
Cold Springs High School, a Bremen, Alabama public high school serving grades 9–12, ranked #426 in the state in 2023 after improving from #609 in 2021, placing it in the top 50% statewide.
Math proficiency ranged from 40–49% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading and science proficiency were 40–49%, both lower than their respective state averages of 47% and 38%.
Enrollment declined from 417 students in 1999 to 241 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased sharply from 20% in 1999 to 42% in 2023, reflecting rising socioeconomic need.
The school maintained a favorable student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, ranking in the top 20% statewide for student attention, with total enrollment of 241 and 15 full–time teachers.
Graduation rates consistently met or exceeded the state average, with 90% of students graduating in 2023 compared to the state average of 88%.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
282 students
241 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Holly Pond 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 Cold Springs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Holly Pond High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cold Springs High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Holly Pond 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 Cold Springs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Holly Pond 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 Cold Springs 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.

Test Scores

#962 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#426 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Holly Pond 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 Cold Springs High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
40-49%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holly Pond 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 Cold Springs 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.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holly Pond 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 Cold Springs 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.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holly Pond 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 Cold Springs 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.
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
≥90%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Holly Pond 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 Cold Springs 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Holly Pond High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cold Springs High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
82
65
Grade 10 Students
66
56
Grade 11 Students
68
63
Grade 12 Students
66
57

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Holly Pond High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian 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.
n/a
% Hispanic
11%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Holly Pond 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 Cold Springs 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.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Holly Pond 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 2019-20 school year.
n/a
% White
84%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Holly Pond 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 Cold Springs 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Holly Pond 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 Cold Springs 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.
0.28
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Holly Pond 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 Cold Springs 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Holly Pond 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 Cold Springs 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Holly Pond 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 Cold Springs 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.
 
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