Below Average
#1149 of 1,356 schools in AL
Glencoe High School
High School · Etowah County · Glencoe, AL
An Etowah County high school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
803 Lonesome Bend Rd, Glencoe, AL 35905
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Glencoe High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 33 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
51.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Glencoe 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low70/100K
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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
$65,505
Median home value
$188,600
Median rent
$715/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35905; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokes Bluff High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Gaston High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–12 | Not available | 362 | Compare → |
| Sardis High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 585 | Compare → |
| Southside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 818 | 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.
Etowah County
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #17 of 21
- District spending per student
- $11,215NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glencoe High School is listed in Etowah County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glencoe High School
Glencoe High School is a public high school in Glencoe, AL, part of Etowah County, serving approximately 283 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,149 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glencoe High School
What grades does Glencoe High School serve?
Glencoe High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Glencoe High School?
Glencoe High School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glencoe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glencoe High School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glencoe High School rank in AL?
Glencoe High School ranks #1,149 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Glencoe High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glencoe High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Glencoe High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glencoe High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Glencoe High School a charter school?
No, Glencoe High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glencoe High School a Title I school?
No, Glencoe High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glencoe High School?
51.9% of students at Glencoe 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
- 283
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Etowah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (256) 492-2250
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 35905)
- 6,308
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 35905; 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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