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Slocomb High School

High School · Geneva County · Slocomb, AL

A Geneva County high school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Esto Hwy, Slocomb, AL 36375

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-29.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$12,608
Chronic Absenteeism10%

Students at Slocomb High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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

68.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Slocomb 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,089

Median home value

$123,800

Median rent

$797/mo

College educated

10.4%

Homeownership

83.2%

Poverty rate

17.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36375; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Geneva County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Geneva County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.59–12Not available232Compare →
Samson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–12Not available191Compare →

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
#7 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

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

About Slocomb High School

Slocomb High School is a public high school in Slocomb, AL, part of Geneva County, serving approximately 361 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #863 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Slocomb High School

What grades does Slocomb High School serve?

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

How many students attend Slocomb High School?

Slocomb High School has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Slocomb High School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Slocomb High School rank in AL?

Slocomb High School ranks #863 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Slocomb High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Slocomb High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Slocomb High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Slocomb High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Slocomb High School a charter school?

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

Is Slocomb High School a Title I school?

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

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

68.7% of students at Slocomb 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
361
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Geneva County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 36375)
8,039
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
43.2
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 36375; 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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