Smiths Station High School is a high school in Smiths Station, Alabama, enrolling grades 9 to 12. The school enrolls about 1,382 students, and is one of four high schools in the Lee County School District along with Beauregard, Beulah, and Loachapoka High Schools.
Serving 1,222 students in grades 10-12, Smiths Station High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,222 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Smiths Station High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Smiths Station High School's student population of 1,222 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
Black, White, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Smiths Station 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 Smiths Station High School is 0.54, 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
#890 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
21%
32%
White
64%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smiths Station High School's ranking?
Smiths Station High School is ranked #890 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Smiths Station High School often compared to?
Smiths Station High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, Opelika High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smiths Station High School?
The graduation rate of Smiths Station High School is 86%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Smiths Station High School?
1,222 students attend Smiths Station High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Smiths Station High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Smiths Station High School?
Smiths Station High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Smiths Station High School offer ?
Smiths Station High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Smiths Station High School part of?
Smiths Station High School is part of Lee County School District.
School Reviews
3 3/16/2022
Great school with caring teachers. Newer campus. Lots of class choices.
2 11/15/2010
The students are terrorized and bullied by the faculty and staff, and attend under constant threat of their lives and rights.
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