Red Bay High School ranked #736 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #238 in 2010, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide overall.
Science proficiency at the Union County NJ high school was 50–54%, higher than the state average of 38–39%, while math proficiency was 15–19%, lower than the state average of 29–30%.
Reading proficiency ranged from 40–44%, lower than the state average of 46–47%, with a noted decline in some prior years; graduation rates consistently exceeded 90%, above the state average.
Enrollment fell to 337 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, and minority enrollment was 11%, showing stability in demographic composition.
The school serves grades 7–12, is Title–I eligible, and participates in the National School Lunch Program with 44% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting socioeconomic needs.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Bay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Red Bay High School's student population of 322 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Red Bay 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 Red Bay High School is 0.24, 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
#736 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
3%
31%
White
87%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Franklin County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Bay High School's ranking?
Red Bay High School is ranked #736 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Red Bay High School?
The graduation rate of Red Bay High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Red Bay High School?
322 students attend Red Bay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Red Bay High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Red Bay High School?
Red Bay High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Red Bay High School offer ?
Red Bay High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Red Bay High School part of?
Red Bay High School is part of Franklin County School District.
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