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#823 of 1,356 schools in AL
Vincent Middle High School
High School · Shelby County · Vincent, AL
A Shelby County high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
42505 Highway 25, Vincent, AL 35178
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vincent Middle High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
66.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vincent Middle 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low45/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,382
Median home value
$152,300
Median rent
$873/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
27.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35178; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Shelby County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,291 | Compare → |
| Helena High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,419 | Compare → |
| Montevallo High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 516 | Compare → |
| Oak Mountain High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,652 | 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.
Shelby County
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #23 of 29
- District spending per student
- $12,436NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vincent Middle High School is listed in Shelby County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vincent Middle High School
Vincent Middle High School is a public high school in Vincent, AL, part of Shelby County, serving approximately 448 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #823 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vincent Middle High School
What grades does Vincent Middle High School serve?
Vincent Middle High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Vincent Middle High School?
Vincent Middle High School has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vincent Middle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vincent Middle High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vincent Middle High School rank in AL?
Vincent Middle High School ranks #823 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Vincent Middle High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vincent Middle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Vincent Middle High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vincent Middle High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vincent Middle High School a charter school?
No, Vincent Middle High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vincent Middle High School a Title I school?
No, Vincent Middle High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vincent Middle High School?
66.5% of students at Vincent Middle 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
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (205) 682-7300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 35178)
- 2,867
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 53.1
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 35178; 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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