Below Average
#1093 of 1,356 schools in AL
West Limestone High School
High School · Limestone County · Lester, AL
A Limestone County high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10945 W School House Rd, Lester, AL 35647
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Limestone High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (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
65.5%
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 West Limestone 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 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,318
Median home value
$241,400
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
97%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35647; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Limestone County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | 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 → |
| Clements High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–12 | Not available | 560 | Compare → |
| East Limestone High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–12 | Not available | 1,281 | 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.
Limestone County
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #11 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
West Limestone High School is listed in Limestone County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Limestone High School
West Limestone High School is a public high school in Lester, AL, part of Limestone County, serving approximately 718 students in grades 6th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,093 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Limestone High School
What grades does West Limestone High School serve?
West Limestone High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend West Limestone High School?
West Limestone High School has an enrollment of approximately 718 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Limestone High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Limestone High School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Limestone High School rank in AL?
West Limestone High School ranks #1,093 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is West Limestone High School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Limestone High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Limestone High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Limestone High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Limestone High School a charter school?
No, West Limestone High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Limestone High School a Title I school?
No, West Limestone High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Limestone High School?
65.5% of students at West Limestone 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
- 718
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Limestone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (256) 233-6687
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 35647)
- 1,031
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 35647; 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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