Serving 664 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Appalachian School ranks in the bottom 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 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 664 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Appalachian School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Appalachian School is 0.34, 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.
Appalachian School is ranked #778 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Appalachian School?
The graduation rate of Appalachian School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Appalachian School?
664 students attend Appalachian School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Appalachian School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Appalachian School?
Appalachian School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Appalachian School offer ?
Appalachian School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Appalachian School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 664 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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