Below Average
#1167 of 1,356 schools in AL
West End High School
High School · Etowah County · Walnut Grove, AL
An Etowah County high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4515 Elm St, Walnut Grove, AL 35990
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West End High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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
74.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West End 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low70/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35990; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Etowah County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–12 | Not available | 362 | Compare → |
| Glencoe High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 283 | Compare → |
| Hokes Bluff High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 367 | Compare → |
| Sardis High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 585 | 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.
Etowah County
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #18 of 21
- District spending per student
- $11,215NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
West End High School is listed in Etowah County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West End High School
West End High School is a public high school in Walnut Grove, AL, part of Etowah County, serving approximately 365 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,167 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West End High School
What grades does West End High School serve?
West End High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend West End High School?
West End High School has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West End High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West End High School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West End High School rank in AL?
West End High School ranks #1,167 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is West End High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West End High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 West End High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West End High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West End High School a charter school?
No, West End High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West End High School a Title I school?
No, West End High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West End High School?
74.2% of students at West End 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
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Etowah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.6%
- Phone
- (256) 622-1112
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 35990)
- 0
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 35990; 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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