Below Average
#1055 of 1,356 schools in AL
Weaver High School
High School · Calhoun County · Weaver, AL
A Calhoun County high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
917 Clairmont Dr, Weaver, AL 36277
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Weaver High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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
70.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Weaver 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 10Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,044/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Weaver), 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
$65,096
Median home value
$139,800
Median rent
$1,034/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36277; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Saks High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–12 | 3.1 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Alexandria High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Jacksonville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–12 | 4.1 mi | 776 | 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.
Calhoun County
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #16 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Weaver High School is listed in Calhoun County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Weaver High School
Weaver High School is a public high school in Weaver, AL, part of Calhoun County, serving approximately 477 students in grades 7th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,055 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Weaver High School
What grades does Weaver High School serve?
Weaver High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Weaver High School?
Weaver High School has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weaver High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weaver High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Weaver High School rank in AL?
Weaver High School ranks #1,055 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Weaver High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Weaver High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Weaver High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Weaver High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Weaver High School a charter school?
No, Weaver High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Weaver High School a Title I school?
No, Weaver High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Weaver High School?
70.4% of students at Weaver 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (256) 741-7201
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 36277)
- 5,153
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 36277; 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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