Southern Choctaw High School

Summary:

Southern Choctaw High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Gilbertown, Alabama, with a student population of 237. The school is part of the Choctaw County School District, which is ranked 116 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southern Choctaw High School has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby Choctaw County High School, with 46.84% White, 49.37% African American, and smaller percentages of other races. However, the school consistently underperforms on standardized assessments, with only 2.5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 1.41% for Choctaw County and 23.12% for the state. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, suggesting it may be struggling to address the needs of its diverse population.

Southern Choctaw High School has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 69.62% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This, combined with the school's racial diversity and the overall challenges facing the Choctaw County School District, may be contributing to the school's academic struggles. Over the past several years, Southern Choctaw High School's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from a high of 194 out of 351 Alabama high schools in 2015-2016 to a low of 359 out of 371 in 2020-2021.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 10941 Highway 17
       Gilbertown, AL  36908


(251) 843-5645

District: Choctaw County

SchoolDigger Rank:
320th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,337 Help


Feeder schools for Southern Choctaw High School:

Elementary:    Southern Choctaw Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  217

Racial breakdown:

African American:
53.5%
White:
43.3%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.6% Help


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Compare Details Southern Choctaw High School ranks worse than 67.2% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.27. (See more...)
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Compare Details Southern Choctaw High School ranks worse than 84.7% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.73. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Southern Choctaw High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (53.5%), White (43.3%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southern Choctaw High School is 13.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southern Choctaw High School is $12,337.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southern Choctaw High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Choctaw High School 297th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Southern Choctaw High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Southern Choctaw High School 320th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Southern Choctaw High School in the ranking list.)

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Choctaw County:

SchoolDigger ranks Choctaw County 116th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southern Choctaw High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Southern Choctaw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.11 133rd 407 67.3%
2005 42.74 256th 415 38.3%
2006 30.66 310th 409 24.2%
2007 49.08 218th 412 47.1%
2008 44.19 252nd 417 39.6%
2009 30.22 329th 425 22.6%
2010 32.96 319th 435 26.7%
2011 31.72 324th 435 25.5%
2012 22.30 366th 436 16.1%
2013 16.13 394th 436 9.6%
2014 21.45 350th 438 20.1%
2015 20.45 344th 430 20.0%
2016 25.41 332nd 432 23.1%
2017 12.92 375th 432 13.2%
2018 15.73 350th 423 17.3%
2019 13.19 385th 437 11.9%
2021 9.17 431st 440 2.0%
2022 19.88 351st 432 18.8%
2023 24.58 346th 437 20.8%
2024 34.27 297th 442 32.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southern Choctaw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 6.49 343rd 349 1.7%
2018 14.30 355th 396 10.4%
2019 10.22 377th 396 4.8%
2021 11.32 409th 415 1.4%
2022 20.40 359th 421 14.7%
2023 22.45 341st 410 16.8%
2024 45.50 226th 437 48.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Southern Choctaw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 12.34 336th 380 11.6%
2018 19.77 324th 392 17.3%
2019 10.59 365th 399 8.5%
2021 11.53 389th 415 6.3%
2022 27.40 316th 423 25.3%
2023 45.08 227th 417 45.6%
2024 42.21 243rd 426 43.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Southern Choctaw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 13.33 337th 380 11.3%
2018 15.11 341st 397 14.1%
2019 19.37 334th 399 16.3%
2021 8.47 416th 418 0.5%
2022 15.28 370th 427 13.3%
2023 15.11 365th 419 12.9%
2024 28.60 310th 428 27.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Southern Choctaw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 15.82 197th 205 3.9%
2018 21.77 206th 247 16.6%
2019 21.29 224th 252 11.1%
2021 15.18 265th 266 0.4%
2022 31.72 189th 271 30.3%
2023 49.46 99th 263 62.4%
2024 62.28 68th 269 74.7%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for middle school White students at Southern Choctaw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 9.79 241st 247 2.4%
2018 10.62 326th 331 1.5%
2019 10.55 333rd 343 2.9%
2021 6.64 366th 369 0.8%
2022 15.60 347th 376 7.7%
2023 8.88 356th 370 3.8%
2024 16.60 334th 373 10.5%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Southern Choctaw High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Southern Choctaw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.16 93rd 357 73.9%
2005 52.91 183rd 359 49.0%
2006 66.91 90th 357 74.8%
2007 41.59 238th 358 33.5%
2008 70.30 68th 359 81.1%
2009 52.66 189th 357 47.1%
2010 45.78 223rd 358 37.7%
2011 50.95 207th 360 42.5%
2012 55.92 177th 358 50.6%
2013 60.16 137th 358 61.7%
2014 45.49 195th 358 45.5%
2015 42.18 205th 353 41.9%
2016 41.74 194th 351 44.7%
2017 33.93 234th 353 33.7%
2018 18.85 289th 356 18.8%
2019 24.24 276th 366 24.6%
2021 8.63 359th 371 3.2%
2022 28.16 267th 367 27.2%
2023 10.34 354th 371 4.6%
2024 16.73 320th 378 15.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southern Choctaw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 51.14 127th 315 59.7%
2018 19.28 284th 349 18.6%
2019 16.42 309th 358 13.7%
2021 9.55 352nd 361 2.5%
2022 22.96 292nd 361 19.1%
2023 8.50 342nd 349 2.0%
2024 16.90 335th 375 10.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Southern Choctaw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 29.00 244th 343 28.9%
2018 14.16 296th 347 14.7%
2019 29.56 251st 354 29.1%
2021 12.73 323rd 359 10.0%
2022 24.10 283rd 367 22.9%
2024 13.59 330th 366 9.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Southern Choctaw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 38.51 201st 339 40.7%
2018 25.53 268th 350 23.4%
2019 23.49 273rd 357 23.5%
2021 7.73 360th 366 1.6%
2022 33.89 235th 366 35.8%
2023 10.85 346th 358 3.4%
2024 19.92 296th 368 19.6%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Southern Choctaw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 53.00 64th 189 66.1%
2018 35.71 137th 223 38.6%
2019 36.87 138th 224 38.4%
2021 24.46 200th 228 12.3%
2022 19.16 211th 222 5.0%
2023 19.47 205th 224 8.5%
2024 21.93 209th 231 9.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Southern Choctaw High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 40.33 125th 230 45.7%
2018 15.81 268th 300 10.7%
2019 27.51 235th 313 24.9%
2021 4.27 319th 319 0.0%
2022 40.52 172nd 326 47.2%
2023 6.83 313th 317 1.3%
2024 24.56 253rd 325 22.2%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southern Choctaw High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 345 345
1989 161 186 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1990 157 196 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1991 161 189 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1992 163 191 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1993 162 194 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1994 154 176 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1995 111 149 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1996 111 149 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1997 171 231 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1998 157 223 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1999 158 221 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2000 141 214 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2001 130 214 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2002 130 220 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2003 130 220 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2004 112 214 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2005 119 221 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2006 167 227 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2007 193 224 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2008 203 238 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2009 177 224 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2010 187 243 1 1 0 n/a n/a 2 434
2011 188 225 0 9 0 0 0 0 422
2012 190 219 3 6 0 0 0 0 418
2013 201 217 0 1 0 0 0 0 419
2014 190 211 0 3 0 0 0 0 404
2015 189 204 0 1 0 0 0 0 394
2016 178 179 0 1 0 0 1 0 359
2017 163 172 0 0 0 0 1 0 336
2018 162 170 0 0 0 0 1 0 333
2019 141 154 0 1 1 0 1 0 298
2020 133 135 0 4 1 0 1 0 274
2021 116 135 0 3 0 0 1 0 255
2022 106 134 1 1 0 0 2 0 244
2023 111 117 1 4 0 0 4 0 237
2024 94 116 1 2 1 0 3 0 217

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southern Choctaw High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 345 20.0 17.2 0
1989 347 17.0 20.4 n/a
1990 353 18.3 19.2 0
1991 352 20.3 17.3 n/a
1992 354 20.3 17.4 n/a
1993 356 20.3 17.5 n/a
1994 330 20.3 16.3 n/a
1995 260 19.5 13.3 n/a
1996 260 19.5 13.3 n/a
1997 402 25.6 15.7 57.7
1998 380 22.7 16.7 55.8
1999 379 23.0 16.5 70.7
2000 355 24.0 14.8 69.9
2001 344 23.0 15.0 71.5
2002 350 22.0 15.9 76.3
2003 350 22.0 15.9 76.3
2004 326 21.5 15.2 77.6
2005 340 23.0 14.8 79.1
2006 394 22.0 17.9 72.1
2007 417 25.0 16.7 72.2
2008 446 25.8 17.3 70.6
2009 402 24.7 16.1 64.7
2010 434 21.2 20.4 68.3
2011 422 25.5 16.5 67.8
2012 418 24.5 17.0 69.6
2013 419 24.5 17.1 75.2
2014 404 35.0 11.5 75.5
2015 394 21.0 18.7 70.3
2016 359 20.0 17.9 40.9
2017 336 20.5 16.3 42.9
2018 333 18.5 18.0 70
2019 298 18.0 16.5 69.8
2020 274 16.5 16.6 69.7
2021 255 15.5 16.4 69.8
2022 244 14.0 17.4 69.7
2023 237 16.0 14.8 69.6
2024 217 16.0 13.5 69.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southern Choctaw High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 345 20.0 17.2 0
1989 347 17.0 20.4 n/a
1990 353 18.3 19.2 0
1991 352 20.3 17.3 n/a
1992 354 20.3 17.4 n/a
1993 356 20.3 17.5 n/a
1994 330 20.3 16.3 n/a
1995 260 19.5 13.3 n/a
1996 260 19.5 13.3 n/a
1997 402 25.6 15.7 57.7
1998 380 22.7 16.7 55.8
1999 379 23.0 16.5 70.7
2000 355 24.0 14.8 69.9
2001 344 23.0 15.0 71.5
2002 350 22.0 15.9 76.3
2003 350 22.0 15.9 76.3
2004 326 21.5 15.2 77.6
2005 340 23.0 14.8 79.1
2006 394 22.0 17.9 72.1
2007 417 25.0 16.7 72.2
2008 446 25.8 17.3 70.6
2009 402 24.7 16.1 64.7
2010 434 21.2 20.4 68.3
2011 422 25.5 16.5 67.8
2012 418 24.5 17.0 69.6
2013 419 24.5 17.1 75.2
2014 404 35.0 11.5 75.5
2015 394 21.0 18.7 70.3
2016 359 20.0 17.9 40.9
2017 336 20.5 16.3 42.9
2018 333 18.5 18.0 70
2019 298 18.0 16.5 69.8
2020 274 16.5 16.6 69.7
2021 255 15.5 16.4 69.8
2022 244 14.0 17.4 69.7
2023 237 16.0 14.8 69.6
2024 217 16.0 13.5 69.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southern Choctaw High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,515 (20.4%) $9,776 (79.2%) $12,337

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southern Choctaw High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 385th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 346th of 437 Middle schools
 8.9%
Ranks 276th of 366 High schoolsRanks 354th of 371 High schools
 20%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Southern Choctaw High School)37.4
 4.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Choctaw County)19.52.9
 16.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Southern Choctaw High School)9.60
 9.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Choctaw County)8.50
 8.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%
End of Course Mathematics (Southern Choctaw High School)12.24.8
 7.5%
   End of Course Mathematics (Choctaw County)12.53.6
 8.9%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Southern Choctaw High School)30.616.7
 13.9%
   End of Course Science (Choctaw County)22.110.7
 11.4%
   End of Course Science (Alabama)42.631.7
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students298237
 20.5%
African American154117
 24%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White141111
 21.3%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.8%69.6%
 0.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 217 students attended Southern Choctaw High School.

Southern Choctaw High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Southern Choctaw Elementary School

Students at Southern Choctaw High School are 53% African American, 43% White, 1% Two or more races.

Southern Choctaw High School ranks in the bottom 15.3% of Alabama high schools.


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