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#1352 of 1,356 schools in AL

Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School

High School · Montgomery County · Montgomery, AL

A Montgomery County high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3420 Carter Hill Rd, Montgomery, AL 36111

  • Math 2% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 72.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency6% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-30.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness2.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate72%
AP Participation2.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.2:1
District spending per student$12,977
Chronic Absenteeism42.5%

Students at Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School score 6% 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 Proficiency2%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 6% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
5%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
1%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
1%
ELA
13%
2016
Math
2%
ELA
13%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
16%
2018
Math
13%
ELA
14%
2019
Math
13%
ELA
14%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
16%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
16%
2022
Math
2%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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

82.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Johnson Abernathy Graetz 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Transit 20Minimal Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,830/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montgomery), 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

$54,613

Median home value

$152,000

Median rent

$1,052/mo

College educated

37.9%

Homeownership

59.3%

Poverty rate

22.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
2.2% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·11 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.89–121.2 mi433Compare →
Evangel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–121.3 mi180Compare →
Trinity Presbyterian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–121.8 mi601Compare →
Eastwood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–121.9 mi224Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Montgomery County

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#50 of 51
District spending per student
$12,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School

Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School is a public high school in Montgomery, AL, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 1,592 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,352 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School

What grades does Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School serve?

Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School?

Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,592 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School rank in AL?

Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School ranks #1,352 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 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 Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School a charter school?

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

Is Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School a Title I school?

No, Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnson Abernathy Graetz High School?

82.7% of students at Johnson Abernathy Graetz 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
1,592
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
79
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.5%
4-Year Graduation
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 36111)
12,196
Area average commute
18 min
Area median age
38
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 36111; 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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