Below Average
#1185 of 1,356 schools in AL
Clements High School
High School · Limestone County · Athens, AL
A Limestone County high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7730 Highway 72 W, Athens, AL 35611
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Clements High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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
68.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Clements 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,316/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Athens), 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
$54,606
Median home value
$201,700
Median rent
$796/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35611; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Limestone County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Connections AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | Not available | 7,245 | Compare → |
| Ardmore High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–12 | Not available | 978 | Compare → |
| East Limestone High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–12 | Not available | 1,281 | Compare → |
| Elkmont High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–12 | Not available | 619 | 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.
Limestone County
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #15 of 16
- District spending per student
- $9,240NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clements High School is listed in Limestone County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clements High School
Clements High School is a public high school in Athens, AL, part of Limestone County, serving approximately 560 students in grades 6th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,185 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clements High School
What grades does Clements High School serve?
Clements High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Clements High School?
Clements High School has an enrollment of approximately 560 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clements High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clements High School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clements High School rank in AL?
Clements High School ranks #1,185 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Clements High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clements High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Clements High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clements High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clements High School a charter school?
No, Clements High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clements High School a Title I school?
No, Clements High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clements High School?
68.8% of students at Clements 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 560
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Limestone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (256) 729-6564
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 35611)
- 29,077
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 35611; 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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