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Chilton County High School vs. Calera High School

Should you attend Chilton County High School or Calera High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Chilton County High School
1214 7th St S
Clanton, AL 35045
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Calera High School
100 Calera Eagle Drive
Calera, AL 35040
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Calera High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Chilton County High School's state rank declined from #433 in 2011 to #1016 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama high schools overall.
Math proficiency was 15–19%, lower than the state average of about 30% in recent years, while reading proficiency remained at 15–19%, also lower than the state average near 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 20–24%, lower than the state average of approximately 38%, reflecting consistently weaker academic performance across core subjects.
Enrollment grew modestly from 783 students in 2023 to 834 total students currently, with minority enrollment steady at 39% and 62% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating a significant low–income population.
The school served grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1, employing 39 teachers to educate 834 students at this Union County AL high school.
Serving 1,053 students in grades 9-12, Calera High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
834 students
1,053 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Chilton County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Calera High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Chilton County High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Calera High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Chilton County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Calera High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Chilton County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Chilton County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Calera High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shelby County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1016 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#987 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Chilton County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Calera High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
16%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chilton County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Chilton County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Calera High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Shelby County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chilton County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Chilton County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Calera High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Shelby County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Chilton County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Chilton County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Calera High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Shelby County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
92%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Chilton County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Chilton County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Calera High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Shelby County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Chilton County High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Calera High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
230
294
Grade 10 Students
212
283
Grade 11 Students
200
237
Grade 12 Students
192
239

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Calera High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Chilton County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Chilton County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Calera High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Chilton County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Chilton County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Calera High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
18%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Chilton County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Chilton County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Calera High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
61%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Chilton County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Chilton County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Calera High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Chilton County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Chilton County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Calera High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Shelby County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Chilton County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Chilton County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Calera High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shelby County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Chilton County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Chilton County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Calera High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shelby County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Chilton County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Chilton County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Calera High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shelby County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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