Madison County High School vs. New Hope High School
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Madison County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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New Hope High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Overview
Madison County High School ranked #598 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from its peak rank of #213 in 2018 and placing it in the top 50% for overall testing statewide.
Math proficiency was 30–34% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was lower than the state average at 35–39% compared to 47%; science proficiency was 35–39%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment slightly decreased from 497 students in 2022 to 483 in 2023, with 33% of students eligible for free lunch, up from 19% the previous year, reflecting a rise in socioeconomic need.
The school serves grades 9–12 with 464 students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, ranking in the top 20% statewide for lowest student–teacher ratio.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, ranging from 90–94% over recent years compared to the state rate of 88% in 2023.
New Hope High School ranked #684 in Alabama in 2023, reflecting a decline from #714 in 2022 and a drop from higher rankings in earlier years such as #378 in 2018.
Math proficiency was 24% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with scores declining from 35% in 2019 and consistently below both state and district averages.
Reading proficiency stood at 40% in 2022, lower than the state average of 47%, showing a downward trend from 50% in 2018.
Science proficiency was approximately equal to the state average at about 40–44% in recent years.
Enrollment increased slightly to 605 students in 2023, with a student–teacher ratio steady at 16:1; minority enrollment comprised 31% of the student body, including 70 American Indian and 45 Black students.
The school served grades 7–12, had a graduation rate between 90–94% higher than the Alabama state average of 88%, and qualified as a Title I school with over half the students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch in 2023.
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
464 students
605 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
37 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#598 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#684 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
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109
Grade 8 Students
-
106
Grade 9 Students
111
107
Grade 10 Students
120
100
Grade 11 Students
131
101
Grade 12 Students
102
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
10%
12%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
8%
6%
% Black
9%
7%
% White
67%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
