Brantley High School ranked #680 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #617 in 2017 but an improvement from #857 in 2019, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 25% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with scores declining from 37% in 2017; reading proficiency was 39%, lower than the state average of 47%, showing a downward trend since 2018.
Minority enrollment comprised 36% of the 548 students, with a stable student–teacher ratio around 14:1 and 52% eligible for free lunch, indicating a significant socioeconomic need.
The school served grades prekindergarten through 12 with an enrollment of 548 students and 39 teachers in 2023, maintaining a student–teacher ratio better than many peers in Crenshaw County.
The graduation rate reached 90% in 2023, slightly higher than the state average of 88%, maintaining consistent performance in recent years at a Berkeley Heights public high school level.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brantley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Brantley High School's student population of 572 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
572 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Brantley 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 Brantley High School is 0.52, 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
#680 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
26%
31%
White
64%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brantley High School's ranking?
Brantley High School is ranked #680 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Brantley High School often compared to?
Brantley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Luverne High School, Highland Home School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brantley High School?
The graduation rate of Brantley High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Brantley High School?
572 students attend Brantley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Brantley High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brantley High School?
Brantley High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brantley High School offer ?
Brantley High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brantley High School part of?
Brantley High School is part of Crenshaw County School District.
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