Buckhorn High School (Ranked Top 50% for 2025)

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Buckhorn High School

4123 Winchester Rd
New Market, AL 35761

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Top 50%

Serving 1,295 students in grades 9-12, Buckhorn High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).

The percentage of students achieving is 36% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving is 42% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,295 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
: 92% (Top 30% in AL)
: Top 50%
: 36% (Top 30%)
: 42% (Top 50%)
: 49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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Buckhorn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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Buckhorn High School's student population of 1,295 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,295 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

66 teachers

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Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of Buckhorn High School by grade.

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Buckhorn High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Buckhorn High School is 0.61, 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.

This School

State Level (AL)

#485 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart displays the overall school rank of Buckhorn High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

36%

29%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buckhorn High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

42%

47%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buckhorn High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

49%

38%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Buckhorn High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

17:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Buckhorn High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

11%

Black

22%

32%

This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Buckhorn High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

White

58%

51%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Buckhorn High School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.61

0.63

This chart displays the diversity score of Buckhorn High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

92%

88%

This chart displays graduation rate of Buckhorn High School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

33%

56%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Madison County School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buckhorn High School's ranking?

Buckhorn High School is ranked #485 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.

What schools are Buckhorn High School often compared to?

Buckhorn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bob Jones High School, Hazel Green High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Buckhorn High School?

The graduation rate of Buckhorn High School is 92%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.

How many students attend Buckhorn High School?

1,295 students attend Buckhorn High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of Buckhorn High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Buckhorn High School?

Buckhorn High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Buckhorn High School offer ?

Buckhorn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Buckhorn High School part of?

Buckhorn High School is part of Madison County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,295 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
: 92% (Top 30%)
: Top 50%
: 36% (Top 30%)
: 42% (Top 50%)
: 49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education