Ariton School ranked #321 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #204 in 2019, indicating weaker overall state ranking trends over recent years for this Alabama public school.
Math proficiency was 45% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, though this reflects a decline from previous years when the school exceeded 50% proficiency.
Reading proficiency was 52%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency ranged 30–34%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased to 881 students in 2023, up from 678 in 2018, with minority enrollment steady at 26% and 460 students eligible for free lunch, indicating a significant portion of low socioeconomic status in this rural Alabama school.
Serving grades Pre–K through 12, Ariton School had a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 with a graduation rate between 90–94%, exceeding the state average graduation rate of 88% consistently over recent years.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 887 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ariton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ariton School's student population of 887 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
887 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1906
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Empowering individuals to become independent, productive members of our ever-changing society.
School Rankings
Ariton School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ariton School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#321 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
12%
31%
White
73%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ariton School's ranking?
Ariton School is ranked #321 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Ariton School often compared to?
Ariton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George W Long High School, Gw Long Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ariton School?
The graduation rate of Ariton School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Ariton School?
887 students attend Ariton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ariton School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ariton School?
Ariton School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ariton School offer ?
Ariton School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ariton School part of?
Ariton School is part of Dale County School District.
School Reviews
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