Augusta Evans School ranked near the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama, declining slightly from #1140 in 2021 to #1258 in 2023 among New Jersey high schools; its overall testing rank also remained in the bottom 50%.
Math proficiency was 5%, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 5%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 11–19%, also lower than the state average of approximately 38%.
Enrollment declined from 270 students in 2017 to 215 students in 2023, while the percentage eligible for free lunch increased from 38% in 2017 to 70% in 2023, indicating rising socioeconomic needs among the student body.
Augusta Evans School serves grades prekindergarten through 12 with a total enrollment of 192 students and a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, reflecting significant student attention in this Mobile County NJ high school.
The graduation rate remained low, at 20% in 2023, well below the Alabama state average of 88% and the district average of 85%, showing persistent challenges with student completion over time.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Augusta Evans School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Augusta Evans School's student population of 198 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Augusta Evans 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 Augusta Evans School is 0.57, 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
#1258 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
54%
31%
White
37%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Augusta Evans School's ranking?
Augusta Evans School is ranked #1258 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Augusta Evans School often compared to?
Augusta Evans Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goodwill Easter Seal Center Special Child, Baker High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Augusta Evans School?
The graduation rate of Augusta Evans School is 20%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Augusta Evans School?
198 students attend Augusta Evans School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Augusta Evans School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Augusta Evans School?
Augusta Evans School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Augusta Evans School offer ?
Augusta Evans School offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Augusta Evans School part of?
Augusta Evans School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Augusta Evans School located?
Augusta Evans School is located in the Hillsdale neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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