Hokes Bluff Middle School ranked #643 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #552 in 2021 and remaining in the bottom 50% statewide overall.
Math proficiency was 21% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 47%, approximately equal to the state average, and science proficiency ranged from 45% to 49%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 317 students in 2022 to 305 in 2023, with minority enrollment remaining low at 9%, and free or reduced–price lunch eligibility rising to 62% in 2023, reflecting an increase in socioeconomic need.
The school served grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 279 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in recent reporting, consistent with typical middle school size in rural Alabama areas.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to the state rate of 88%, indicating steady student completion despite academic challenges.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Hokes Bluff area, with most students living within a 10-15 min. drive (avg. 6.3 mi., furthest 10 mi.).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hokes Bluff Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Hokes Bluff Middle School's student population of 253 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of HBMS is to shape our future, one student at a time.
School Rankings
Hokes Bluff Middle 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 Middle School is 0.15, 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
#643 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
1%
31%
White
92%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Middle School's ranking?
Hokes Bluff Middle School is ranked #643 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Hokes Bluff Middle School?
253 students attend Hokes Bluff Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hokes Bluff Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hokes Bluff Middle School?
Hokes Bluff Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hokes Bluff Middle School offer ?
Hokes Bluff Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hokes Bluff Middle School part of?
Hokes Bluff Middle School is part of Etowah County School District.
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