Holly Pond High School's overall state ranking declined from #433 in 2011 to #962 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools in recent years.
Math proficiency at the school ranged between 15–19%, which is lower than the state average of around 30% in 2023, showing a persistent gap in math performance.
Reading proficiency was between 20–24%, lower than the state average of 47% in 2022, and science proficiency also lagged, with 20–24% compared to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 555 students in 2008 to 282 students in 2023, while the student–teacher ratio improved to 15:1, ranked among the top 10% in the state for student attention.
The school served grades 9–12 with a minority enrollment of 16% and maintained a high graduation rate of 95%, outperforming the state average of 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Holly Pond area, with most students living within a 10-15 minute drive (avg. 5.6 mi., furthest 10.9 mi.).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holly Pond High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
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Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Holly Pond High School's student population of 278 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Holly Pond 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 Holly Pond High School is 0.31, 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
#962 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
1%
31%
White
82%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cullman County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Holly Pond High School is a public high school located in Holly Pond, Alabama, U.S. It is one of several elementary and high schools that make up the Cullman County Board of Education.The campus sits on a large piece of land inside the town of Holly Pond.A new high school building has been built in the past five years, and another expansion brought more classrooms and a new library. Many middle school classess for grades 7th and 8th are held in the former high school building which sits nearby.
- The school's mascot is a Bronco named "Gus".
- The school's colors are green, white, and gold.
- Sports: Holly Pond has the following sports teams:
- Football, Basketbal, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Track, and Golf.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holly Pond High School's ranking?
Holly Pond High School is ranked #962 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Holly Pond High School often compared to?
Holly Pond High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Point High School, Cold Springs High School, Fairview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Holly Pond High School?
The graduation rate of Holly Pond High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Holly Pond High School?
278 students attend Holly Pond High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Holly Pond High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holly Pond High School?
Holly Pond High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Holly Pond High School offer ?
Holly Pond High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Holly Pond High School part of?
Holly Pond High School is part of Cullman County School District.
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