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#1057 of 1,356 schools in AL

Hillcrest High School

High School · Conecuh County · Evergreen, AL

A Conecuh County high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1989 Jaguar Rd, Evergreen, AL 36401

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-26.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$17,062
Chronic Absenteeism31.9%

Students at Hillcrest High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 72 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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

82.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hillcrest 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low9/100K

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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

$41,135

Median home value

$102,500

Median rent

$807/mo

College educated

14.1%

Homeownership

70.7%

Poverty rate

32.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Genesis Innovative SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1K–120.0 mi280Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Conecuh County

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$17,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
33.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hillcrest High School is listed in Conecuh County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hillcrest High School

Hillcrest High School is a public high school in Evergreen, AL, part of Conecuh County, serving approximately 317 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,057 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hillcrest High School

What grades does Hillcrest High School serve?

Hillcrest High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hillcrest High School?

Hillcrest High School has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hillcrest High School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hillcrest High School rank in AL?

Hillcrest High School ranks #1,057 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Hillcrest High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hillcrest High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Hillcrest High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillcrest High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hillcrest High School a charter school?

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

Is Hillcrest High School a Title I school?

No, Hillcrest High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillcrest High School?

82.3% of students at Hillcrest 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
317
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Conecuh County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 36401)
7,493
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
43.8
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 36401; 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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