Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Skyline High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Skyline High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Skyline High School's student population of 586 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Providing an engaging, relevant, and rigorous education for every one of our students
School Rankings
Skyline High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyline High School is 0.38, 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
#167 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
20%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
76%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Skyline High School's ranking?
Skyline High School is ranked #167 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Skyline High School often compared to?
Skyline High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Skyline High School?
The graduation rate of Skyline High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Skyline High School?
586 students attend Skyline High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Skyline High School students are White, 20% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skyline High School?
Skyline High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Skyline High School offer ?
Skyline High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Skyline High School part of?
Skyline High School is part of Jackson County School District.
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