Section High School ranked #684 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #672 in 2022 and a notable drop from its peak rank of #358 in 2014.
Math proficiency was 26% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with a downward trend from a high of 90% in 2013; reading proficiency was 38%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment comprised 27% of the student body, including 106 American Indian students, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch remained steady near 51% in recent years, indicating sustained socioeconomic challenges.
The school served grades pre–kindergarten through 12 with 546 students enrolled and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023.
Graduation rates ranged from 90% to 94% from 2017 to 2023, consistently exceeding the Alabama state average of 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Section High School's student population of 503 students has declined by 10% 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
503 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Section 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 Section High School is 0.45, 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
#684 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
18%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
2%
31%
White
72%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Section High School's ranking?
Section High School is ranked #684 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Section High School often compared to?
Section High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pisgah High School, Dutton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Section High School?
The graduation rate of Section High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Section High School?
503 students attend Section High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Section High School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Section High School?
Section High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Section High School offer ?
Section High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Section High School part of?
Section High School is part of Jackson County School District.
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