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Anniston High School
High School · Anniston City · Anniston, AL
An Anniston City high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1301 Woodstock Ave, Anniston, AL 36207
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Anniston High School score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 7% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Anniston High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,235/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anniston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,090
Median home value
$195,000
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iqra Math and Science AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Sharp Dean School of Continuing Studies IncPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| The Donoho SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Saks High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–12 | 3.0 mi | 450 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anniston City
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,450NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Anniston High School is listed in Anniston City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anniston High School
Anniston High School is a public high school in Anniston, AL, part of Anniston City, serving approximately 480 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,274 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anniston High School
What grades does Anniston High School serve?
Anniston High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Anniston High School?
Anniston High School has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anniston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anniston High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anniston High School rank in AL?
Anniston High School ranks #1,274 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Anniston High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Anniston High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Anniston High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anniston High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Anniston High School a charter school?
No, Anniston High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Anniston High School a Title I school?
No, Anniston High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anniston High School?
86.0% of students at Anniston High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (256) 231-5010
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 36207)
- 19,251
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36207; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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