Slocomb High School ranked #1,016 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #478 in 2013 and #495 in 2015, placing it in the bottom 50% for overall testing statewide.
Math proficiency ranged from 15–19% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with a declining trend since 2013 when it was 85–89%; reading proficiency was 15–19%, also lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 15–19%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained relatively steady around 360–370 students from 2018 to 2023, with minority enrollment at 26%, including 50 Hispanic and 32 Black students; free or reduced–price lunch eligibility increased to 69% in 2023.
The school serves grades 9–12 with 361 students and 21 teachers in 2023, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
Slocomb High School's graduation rate consistently ranked among the top 5% in Alabama at 95%, above the state average of 88% in 2023.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Slocomb High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Slocomb High School's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Slocomb High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Slocomb High School is 0.43, 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
#1016 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
9%
32%
White
74%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Slocomb Redtop
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slocomb High School's ranking?
Slocomb High School is ranked #1016 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Slocomb High School often compared to?
Slocomb High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Geneva County High School, Geneva High School, Samson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Slocomb High School?
The graduation rate of Slocomb High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Slocomb High School?
361 students attend Slocomb High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Slocomb High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Slocomb High School?
Slocomb High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Slocomb High School offer ?
Slocomb High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Slocomb High School part of?
Slocomb High School is part of Geneva County School District.
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