Serving 1,191 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Geraldine School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Geraldine School's student population of 1,191 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
School Rankings
Geraldine School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Geraldine School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#613 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
25%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
60%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Geraldine School's ranking?
Geraldine School is ranked #613 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Geraldine School often compared to?
Geraldine Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fyffe High School, Crossville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Geraldine School?
The graduation rate of Geraldine School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Geraldine School?
1,191 students attend Geraldine School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Geraldine School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Geraldine School?
Geraldine School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Geraldine School offer ?
Geraldine School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Geraldine School part of?
Geraldine School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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