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#1201 of 1,356 schools in AL

West Point High School

High School · Cullman County · Cullman, AL

A Cullman County high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4314 County Road 1141, Cullman, AL 35057

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-28.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation11.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.8:1
District spending per student$11,821
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at West Point High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

61.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where West Point 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 7Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,682/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cullman), 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

$77,054

Median home value

$191,300

Median rent

$845/mo

College educated

17.1%

Homeownership

85.5%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
11.3% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Vinemont Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.2privatePK–125.0 mi43Compare →
Cold Springs High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–12Not available241Compare →
Fairview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.89–12Not available539Compare →
Good Hope High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–12Not available480Compare →

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.

Cullman County

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#24 of 25
District spending per student
$11,821NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Point High School is listed in Cullman County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Point High School

West Point High School is a public high school in Cullman, AL, part of Cullman County, serving approximately 603 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,201 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Point High School

What grades does West Point High School serve?

West Point High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend West Point High School?

West Point High School has an enrollment of approximately 603 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Point High School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Point High School is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Point High School rank in AL?

West Point High School ranks #1,201 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is West Point High School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Point High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Point High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Point High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is West Point High School a charter school?

No, West Point High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Point High School a Title I school?

No, West Point High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Point High School?

61.9% of students at West Point 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
603
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cullman County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 35057)
15,514
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
40
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 35057; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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