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#245 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 18% in state

George W Long High School

High School · Dale County · Skipperville, AL

A Dale County high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

2565 County Road 60, Skipperville, AL 36374

  • Math 58% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$12,213
Chronic Absenteeism19.8%

Students at George W Long High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

43.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where George W Long 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low228/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$69,265

Median home value

$171,700

Median rent

$962/mo

College educated

22.1%

Homeownership

83.5%

Poverty rate

3.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36374; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Dale County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ariton SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–12Not available881Compare →
Dale County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–12Not available426Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Dale County

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$12,213NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

George W Long High School is listed in Dale County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About George W Long High School

George W Long High School is a public high school in Skipperville, AL, part of Dale County, serving approximately 364 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #245 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about George W Long High School

What grades does George W Long High School serve?

George W Long High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend George W Long High School?

George W Long High School has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at George W Long High School?

The student-teacher ratio at George W Long High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does George W Long High School rank in AL?

George W Long High School ranks #245 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is George W Long High School's MySchoolScout rating?

George W Long High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 George W Long High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, George W Long High School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is George W Long High School a charter school?

No, George W Long High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is George W Long High School a Title I school?

No, George W Long High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George W Long High School?

43.7% of students at George W Long 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
364
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Dale County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.8%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 36374)
741
Area median age
50.8
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 36374; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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