Luverne High School vs. Brantley High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Luverne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Diversity
Brantley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Luverne High School, a Union County NJ high school serving grades PK–12, ranked #746 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #620 in 2013 and fluctuating within the bottom 50% of overall school rankings over the past decade.
Math proficiency was 24% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 35%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged 25–29%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 968 students in 2011 to 776 in 2023, with minority enrollment constituting 54% of the student body; 458 students were eligible for free lunch in recent years, reflecting persistent socioeconomic challenges.
The student–teacher ratio stood at 15:1 in 2023, serving 776 students with 51 teachers, across grades pre–kindergarten through 12.
Graduation rates ranged between 80–89% from 2013 to 2023, consistently below the Alabama state average which was around 88–91% during this period.
Brantley High School ranked #680 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #617 in 2017 but an improvement from #857 in 2019, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 25% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with scores declining from 37% in 2017; reading proficiency was 39%, lower than the state average of 47%, showing a downward trend since 2018.
Minority enrollment comprised 36% of the 548 students, with a stable student–teacher ratio around 14:1 and 52% eligible for free lunch, indicating a significant socioeconomic need.
The school served grades prekindergarten through 12 with an enrollment of 548 students and 39 teachers in 2023, maintaining a student–teacher ratio better than many peers in Crenshaw County.
The graduation rate reached 90% in 2023, slightly higher than the state average of 88%, maintaining consistent performance in recent years at a Berkeley Heights public high school level.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
776 students
548 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
39 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#746 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#680 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
≥90%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
28
18
Kindergarten Students
58
40
Grade 1 Students
63
34
Grade 2 Students
54
47
Grade 3 Students
52
51
Grade 4 Students
51
31
Grade 5 Students
55
42
Grade 6 Students
63
46
Grade 7 Students
60
44
Grade 8 Students
70
43
Grade 9 Students
62
49
Grade 10 Students
53
30
Grade 11 Students
46
35
Grade 12 Students
61
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
42%
27%
% White
46%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
