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#355 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 26% in state

Notasulga High School

School · Macon County · Notasulga, AL

A Macon County school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

500 E Main St, Notasulga, AL 36866

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 70% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.6% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-13.2 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$17,599
Chronic Absenteeism26.5%

Students at Notasulga High School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 62 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2024
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

95.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Notasulga 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 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average465/100K

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

$61,728

Median home value

$107,800

Median rent

$801/mo

College educated

12.1%

Homeownership

82%

Poverty rate

18.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36866; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Macon County

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$17,599NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
34.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Notasulga High School

Notasulga High School is a public school in Notasulga, AL, part of Macon County, serving approximately 283 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #355 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Notasulga High School

What grades does Notasulga High School serve?

Notasulga High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Notasulga High School?

Notasulga High School has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Notasulga High School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Notasulga High School rank in AL?

Notasulga High School ranks #355 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Notasulga High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Notasulga High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Notasulga High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Notasulga High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Notasulga High School a charter school?

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

Is Notasulga High School a Title I school?

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

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

95.1% of students at Notasulga 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
283
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Macon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.5%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 36866)
3,540
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
45.3
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 · 2024 ACAP · 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 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 36866; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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