Hokes Bluff High School, a Union County NJ high school, ranked #984 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #575 in 2021 and #416 in 2014.
Math proficiency was 20–24%, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 10–14%, lower than the state average of 47% in 2022; science proficiency was 15–19%, also lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 429 students in 2018 to 367 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 8%, including 11 Hispanic and 3 Black students out of 367 total.
The school serves grades 9–12 with 367 students and a 17:1 student–teacher ratio, ranking in the top 20% statewide for lowest student–teacher ratio.
Graduation rates ranged from 90–94% in recent years, consistently higher than the Alabama state average of 88% in 2023.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gadsden area, where students typically reside within a 10-15 minute drive (average 5.9 mi., with the furthest being 9 mi.).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hokes Bluff High School's student population of 371 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1935
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hokes Bluff High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hokes Bluff High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#984 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
1%
31%
White
90%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Etowah County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hokes Bluff High School's ranking?
Hokes Bluff High School is ranked #984 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hokes Bluff High School?
The graduation rate of Hokes Bluff High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hokes Bluff High School?
371 students attend Hokes Bluff High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Hokes Bluff High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hokes Bluff High School?
Hokes Bluff High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hokes Bluff High School offer ?
Hokes Bluff High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hokes Bluff High School part of?
Hokes Bluff High School is part of Etowah County School District.
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