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#958 of 1,356 schools in AL
Samson High School
High School · Geneva County · Samson, AL
A Geneva County high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
209 N Broad St, Samson, AL 36477
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Samson High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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
76.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Samson 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,744
Median home value
$99,400
Median rent
$738/mo
College educated
7.9%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36477; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Geneva County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 232 | Compare → |
| Slocomb High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 361 | 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.
Geneva County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,608NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Samson High School is listed in Geneva County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Samson High School
Samson High School is a public high school in Samson, AL, part of Geneva County, serving approximately 191 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #958 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Samson High School
What grades does Samson High School serve?
Samson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Samson High School?
Samson High School has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Samson High School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Samson High School rank in AL?
Samson High School ranks #958 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Samson High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Samson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Samson High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Samson High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Samson High School a charter school?
No, Samson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Samson High School a Title I school?
No, Samson High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Samson High School?
76.4% of students at Samson 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
- 191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Geneva County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (334) 898-2371
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 36477)
- 4,363
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 49
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 36477; 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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