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Tanner High School
High School · Limestone County · Tanner, AL
A Limestone County high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12060 Sommers Rd, Tanner, AL 35671
- Math 7% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tanner High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 14 years
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
87.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tanner 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,467
Median home value
$251,400
Median rent
$672/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35671; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Lane Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 4.5 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| Athens Renaissance SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 785 | Compare → |
| Alabama Connections AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | Not available | 7,245 | Compare → |
| Ardmore High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–12 | Not available | 978 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Limestone County
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #16 of 16
- District spending per student
- $9,240NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tanner High School is listed in Limestone County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tanner High School
Tanner High School is a public high school in Tanner, AL, part of Limestone County, serving approximately 409 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,321 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 Tanner High School
What grades does Tanner High School serve?
Tanner High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Tanner High School?
Tanner High School has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tanner High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tanner High School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tanner High School rank in AL?
Tanner High School ranks #1,321 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Tanner High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tanner High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Tanner High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tanner High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tanner High School a charter school?
No, Tanner High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tanner High School a Title I school?
No, Tanner High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tanner High School?
87.8% of students at Tanner 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 409
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Limestone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (256) 233-6682
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 35671)
- 1,907
- Area median age
- 53.4
Official sources & links
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 35671; 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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