Below Average
#1155 of 1,356 schools in AL
Hackleburg High School
High School · Marion County · Hackleburg, AL
A Marion County high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
185 School St, Hackleburg, AL 35564
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hackleburg High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
69.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hackleburg 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated972/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hackleburg), 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
$47,527
Median home value
$91,700
Median rent
$575/mo
College educated
7.9%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35564; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Marion County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brilliant SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 268 | Compare → |
| Hamilton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 456 | Compare → |
| Marion County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 7–12 | Not available | 227 | Compare → |
| Phillips High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 7–12 | Not available | 212 | 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.
Marion County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,288NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hackleburg High School is listed in Marion County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hackleburg High School
Hackleburg High School is a public high school in Hackleburg, AL, part of Marion County, serving approximately 238 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,155 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hackleburg High School
What grades does Hackleburg High School serve?
Hackleburg High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Hackleburg High School?
Hackleburg High School has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hackleburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hackleburg High School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hackleburg High School rank in AL?
Hackleburg High School ranks #1,155 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Hackleburg High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hackleburg 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 Hackleburg High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hackleburg High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hackleburg High School a charter school?
No, Hackleburg High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hackleburg High School a Title I school?
No, Hackleburg High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hackleburg High School?
69.7% of students at Hackleburg 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
- 238
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (205) 935-3223
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 35564)
- 2,300
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 35564; 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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