Pisgah High School, a Union County NJ high school offering grades Pre–K through 12, ranked #454 in the state in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #93 in 2010 and showing weaker performance over the last decade.
In 2023, math proficiency was 29%, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 52%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 40–44%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 603 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1; minority enrollment was 31%, and free and reduced lunch eligibility rose sharply from 34% in 1999 to 62% in 2023, indicating socioeconomic shifts.
The graduation rate remained consistently strong at 90% or above over recent years, slightly exceeding the state average of 88% in 2023.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pisgah High School's student population of 598 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
598 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Pisgah High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pisgah High School is 0.46, 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
#454 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
24%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
1%
31%
White
70%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jackson County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pisgah High School's ranking?
Pisgah High School is ranked #454 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pisgah High School often compared to?
Pisgah High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Section High School, Dutton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pisgah High School?
The graduation rate of Pisgah High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pisgah High School?
598 students attend Pisgah High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Pisgah High School students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pisgah High School?
Pisgah High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pisgah High School offer ?
Pisgah High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pisgah High School part of?
Pisgah High School is part of Jackson County School District.
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