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Jb Pennington High School vs. Susan Moore High School

Should you attend Jb Pennington High School or Susan Moore 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
Jb Pennington High School
81 College St
Blountsville, AL 35031
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Susan Moore High School
4040 Susan Moore Rd
Blountsville, AL 35031
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Susan Moore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Jb Pennington High School ranked #926 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #649 in 2012 and #697 in 2021, reflecting a downward trend in overall state ranking.
Math proficiency was 13% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 33%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 30% to 34%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained stable around 519–525 students in recent years with 24% minority enrollment; free lunch eligibility increased from 38% in 2022 to 59% in 2023, indicating a rise in socioeconomic need.
The school serves grades 7–12 with 525 students and a student–teacher ratio of 20:1, slightly higher than the district average ratio of 19:1.
Graduation rates ranged from 75% to 94% over the past decade, generally near or slightly below the state average of 88%, with a recent rate of about 90–94% in 2023.
Susan Moore High School, a Blountsville, Alabama high school serving grades 7–12, ranked #1011 statewide in 2023 with a downward trend from #988 in 2021, placing it in the bottom 50% for overall testing performance.
The school's 2023 proficiency rates were 9% in math, 31% in reading, and 15–19% in science, all lower than the state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38%, respectively, with math proficiency declining sharply from 22% in 2019.
Enrollment slightly declined from 511 students in 2021 to 483 in 2022, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased substantially to 69% in 2023 from 52% in 2022, reflecting socioeconomic shifts.
With 461 students and 26 teachers, maintained a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023.
Minority enrollment accounted for 41%, including 175 Hispanic students and 7 students of two or more races.
The school's graduation rate consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to Alabama's 88%, ranking it among the top 5% for graduation rates across Alabama.
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
525 students
461 students
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This chart illustrates the total number of students at Susan Moore High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
26 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Susan Moore High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jb Pennington High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Blount 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 Susan Moore High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Blount 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

#926 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#1011 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jb Pennington 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 Susan Moore High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
9%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jb Pennington High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Blount 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 Susan Moore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
31%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jb Pennington High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Blount 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 Susan Moore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jb Pennington High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Blount 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 Susan Moore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Blount County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 30% in AL)
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Jb Pennington High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Blount 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 Susan Moore High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Blount 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 Jb Pennington High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Susan Moore High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
85
89
Grade 8 Students
89
92
Grade 9 Students
91
65
Grade 10 Students
107
70
Grade 11 Students
78
68
Grade 12 Students
75
77

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Jb Pennington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
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% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jb Pennington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
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% Hispanic
22%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jb Pennington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Blount 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 Susan Moore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Blount 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%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jb Pennington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Blount 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 Susan Moore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
76%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jb Pennington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Blount 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 Susan Moore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Blount 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
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jb Pennington High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Blount 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 Susan Moore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Blount County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.38
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jb Pennington High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Blount 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 Susan Moore High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Blount 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
59%
69%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jb Pennington High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Blount 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 Susan Moore High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Blount 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
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jb Pennington High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Blount 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 Susan Moore High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Blount 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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