Serving 601 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Highlands Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 601 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Highlands Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlands Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Highlands Elementary School is ranked #120 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Highlands Elementary School often compared to?
Highlands Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hidden Lake Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
601 students attend Highlands Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Highlands Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highlands Elementary School offer ?
Highlands Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Highlands Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 601 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
