Serving 364 students in grades 7-12, George W Long High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher 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 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 364 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
George W Long High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George W Long High School is 0.26, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of George W Long High School?
The graduation rate of George W Long High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend George W Long High School?
364 students attend George W Long High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of George W Long High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George W Long High School?
George W Long High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does George W Long High School offer ?
George W Long High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is George W Long High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 364 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
