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#1018 of 1,356 schools in AL
Buckhorn High School
High School · Madison County · New Market, AL
A Madison County high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4123 Winchester Rd, New Market, AL 35761
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Buckhorn High School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
36.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buckhorn 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average399/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,321
Median home value
$215,300
Median rent
$975/mo
College educated
30.4%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35761; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Madison County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Green High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,407 | Compare → |
| Madison County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 464 | Compare → |
| Madison County Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 5–12 | Not available | 649 | Compare → |
| New Hope High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–12 | Not available | 605 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Madison County
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #24 of 28
- District spending per student
- $10,905NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Buckhorn High School is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buckhorn High School
Buckhorn High School is a public high school in New Market, AL, part of Madison County, serving approximately 1,295 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,018 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buckhorn High School
What grades does Buckhorn High School serve?
Buckhorn High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Buckhorn High School?
Buckhorn High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckhorn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckhorn High School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buckhorn High School rank in AL?
Buckhorn High School ranks #1,018 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Buckhorn High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buckhorn High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Buckhorn High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buckhorn High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Buckhorn High School a charter school?
No, Buckhorn High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buckhorn High School a Title I school?
No, Buckhorn High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buckhorn High School?
36.5% of students at Buckhorn 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
- 1,295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (256) 851-3300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 35761)
- 14,124
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 35761; 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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