Hanceville High School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025)

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Hanceville High School

801 Commercial St
Hanceville, AL 35077

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Bottom 50%

Serving 369 students in grades 9-12, Hanceville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving is 25-29% (which is lower 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 369 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
: Bottom 50%
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Hanceville High School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

369 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

This chart displays the total teachers of Hanceville High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Students by Grade

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

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

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

The of Hanceville High School is 0.46, 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)

#788 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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

20-24%

29%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hanceville 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.

25-29%

47%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hanceville 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.

20-24%

38%

This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hanceville 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

18:1

17:1

This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hanceville 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

n/a

Hispanic

15%

11%

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

Black

32%

White

72%

51%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hanceville 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

0.46

0.63

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

85-89%

88%

This chart displays graduation rate of Hanceville 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

60%

56%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Cullman 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 Hanceville High School's ranking?

Hanceville High School is ranked #788 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.

What schools are Hanceville High School often compared to?

Hanceville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Point High School, Cullman High School by visitors of our site.

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

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Hanceville High School?

The graduation rate of Hanceville High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.

How many students attend Hanceville High School?

369 students attend Hanceville High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of Hanceville High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

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

Hanceville High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Hanceville High School offer ?

Hanceville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Hanceville High School part of?

Hanceville High School is part of Cullman County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 369 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
: Bottom 50%
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education