Geneva County High School vs. Samson High School
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School Overview
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Geneva County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Samson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Overview
Geneva County High School in Hartford, AL, ranks #867 in Alabama as of 2023, declining from #524 in 2013, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency is between 20–29%, lower than the state average of about 30%, while reading proficiency is also 20–29%, lower than the state average near 47%; science proficiency is 30–39%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Minority enrollment accounts for 31% of the 232 students, with a recent rise in free lunch eligibility increasing from 39% in 2022 to 62% in 2023, indicating socioeconomic shifts.
The school serves grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of about 15:1 based on 15 teachers, maintaining enrollment around 232 students over recent years.
Graduation rates consistently exceed state averages, holding steady at 90% from 2019 to 2023 compared to around 88%–91% statewide.
Samson High School ranked #1073 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #528 in 2015, placing it in the bottom 50% for overall testing performance among New Jersey high schools.
Math proficiency at Samson High School was 10% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency ranged from 20–29%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was 11–19%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 241 students in 2018 to 189 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady around 24%, and 71% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, reflecting socioeconomic challenges common in Union County NJ high schools.
Samson High School served grades 9–12 with 191 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 as of 2023, showing a relatively stable faculty size of about 11–12 teachers over recent years.
The graduation rate remained strong at 90% in 2023, slightly higher than the Alabama state average of 88%, ranking Samson High School in the top 50% for graduation rates within its district.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
232 students
191 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#867 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1073 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
≤10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
20-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
11-19%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
63
60
Grade 10 Students
72
47
Grade 11 Students
46
36
Grade 12 Students
51
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
9%
11%
% Black
21%
9%
% White
69%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
