Hueytown High School vs. Pleasant Grove High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hueytown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Hueytown High School, a Union County NJ high school serving grades 9–12, ranked in the bottom 50% statewide in 2023 at #1216, declining from #551 in 2014, indicating a downward trend in overall state ranking.
Math proficiency was 5%, reading proficiency 14%, and science proficiency 17% in 2023, all lower than the Alabama state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38%, respectively, reflecting weak academic performance over recent years.
Enrollment remained steady around 1,170 students with a 17:1 student–teacher ratio recently, while the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch increased substantially from 12% in 1999 to 73% in 2023, indicating a significant rise in socioeconomic challenges.
The school's minority enrollment was 75% in 2023, including 57% Black (not Hispanic) and 16% Hispanic students, positioning among the top 20% most diverse New Jersey high schools in the state.
The graduation rate was 83% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 88% and the district average of 90%, showing weaker graduation outcomes compared to the broader region.
Pleasant Grove High School, a Jefferson County Title–I eligible New Jersey high school serving grades 7–12, had a state rank decline from #526 in 2012 to #1257 in 2023, indicating a downward trend in overall school ranking.
In 2023, math proficiency was 3%, reading proficiency was 16%, and science proficiency was 11%, all lower than the state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38%, respectively, with math proficiency declining notably since 2019.
Enrollment fluctuated around 700 students in recent years, with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 in 2023; minority enrollment remained high at 97%, predominantly Black students at 93%, reflecting consistent demographic composition.
The school's graduation rate remained strong, ranging from 90% to 94% from 2018 to 2023, consistently exceeding the state average of about 88%.
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
1,171 students
691 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1216 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1257 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
3%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
16%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
11%
Graduation Rate
83%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
91
Grade 8 Students
-
93
Grade 9 Students
288
126
Grade 10 Students
303
118
Grade 11 Students
301
121
Grade 12 Students
279
142
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
16%
3%
% Black
57%
93%
% White
25%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
