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Samson High School vs. Geneva High School

Should you attend Samson High School or Geneva 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
Samson High School
209 N Broad St
Samson, AL 36477
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Geneva High School
505 Panther Dr
Geneva, AL 36340
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
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.
Geneva High School, a Geneva, AL public high school serving grades 9–12, ranked #826 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #519 in 2019.
Graduation rate was at 95% in 2023, higher than the state average of 88%, placing it in the top 5% statewide.
Math proficiency ranged from 25–29% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency at 20–24% was lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was 30–34%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased modestly to 391 students in 2023, with minority enrollment at 20%; 55% of students qualified for free lunch, up from 38% in 2022, indicating a rise in socioeconomic need.
The student–teacher ratio stood at 16:1 in 2023, with 24 teachers serving a stable enrollment across 9th to 12th grades.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
191 students
391 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Samson 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 Geneva High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Samson High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Geneva High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Samson 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 Geneva High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Samson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Geneva 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 Geneva High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Geneva City 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

#1073 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#826 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Samson 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 Geneva High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
25-29%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Samson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Geneva 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 Geneva High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Geneva City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Samson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Geneva 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 Geneva High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Geneva City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Samson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Geneva 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 Geneva High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Geneva City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 50% in AL)
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Samson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Geneva 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 Geneva High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Geneva City 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 Samson High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Geneva High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
60
88
Grade 10 Students
47
105
Grade 11 Students
36
107
Grade 12 Students
48
91

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Samson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Geneva 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 American Indian at Geneva High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Geneva City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Samson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Geneva County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Geneva High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Geneva City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Samson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Geneva 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 Geneva High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Geneva City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Samson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Geneva 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 Geneva High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Geneva City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
76%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Samson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Geneva 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 Geneva High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Geneva City 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
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Samson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Geneva 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 Geneva High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Geneva City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.41
0.34
This chart showcases the diversity score of Samson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Geneva 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 Geneva High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Geneva City 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
71%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Samson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Geneva 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 Geneva High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Geneva City 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
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Samson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Geneva 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 Geneva High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Geneva City 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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