Serving 291 students in grades 7-12, Abbeville High 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abbeville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Abbeville High School's student population of 291 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Abbeville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abbeville High School is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1146 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
50%
32%
White
40%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Basketball
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abbeville High School's ranking?
Abbeville High School is ranked #1146 out of 1,275 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abbeville High School?
The graduation rate of Abbeville High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Abbeville High School?
291 students attend Abbeville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Abbeville High School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abbeville High School?
Abbeville High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Abbeville High School offer ?
Abbeville High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Abbeville High School part of?
Abbeville High School is part of Henry County School District.
School Reviews
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Abbeville High School is more focussed on social lives then anything ACADEMIC, not to forget the constant conflict between students.
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