Serving 818 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Southeastern School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 818 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southeastern School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Southeastern School's student population of 818 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
818 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Build. Create. Succeed.
School Rankings
Southeastern School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeastern School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#617 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
24%
11%
Black
2%
32%
White
73%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southeastern School's ranking?
Southeastern School is ranked #617 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Southeastern School often compared to?
Southeastern Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oneonta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southeastern School?
The graduation rate of Southeastern School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Southeastern School?
818 students attend Southeastern School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Southeastern School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southeastern School?
Southeastern School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southeastern School offer ?
Southeastern School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southeastern School part of?
Southeastern School is part of Blount County School District.
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