Horseshoe Bend High School in Daviston, AL serves 788 students across grades Pre–K through 12 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of 16:1.
The graduation rate is 95%, ranking in the top 5% in Alabama and higher than the state average of 88%.
Math proficiency is 36%, higher than the state average of 30% and district average of 27%, though it declined from 41% in 2019 to 36% in 2023.
Reading proficiency is 49%, which is higher than the state average of 47% and district average of 41%, showing an upward trend from a low of 31% in 2017.
Minority enrollment is 8%, with no significant demographic shifts reported; however, free lunch eligibility increased notably from 35% in 2022 to 52% in 2023, indicating a rise in socioeconomic need.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 776 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horseshoe Bend High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Horseshoe Bend High School's student population of 776 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
776 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Colors
White, Red, Columbia blue
School Motto
Building students today for a better future tomorrow.
School Rankings
Horseshoe Bend High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horseshoe Bend High School is 0.15, 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
#436 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
4%
31%
White
92%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
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: Generals
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horseshoe Bend High School's ranking?
Horseshoe Bend High School is ranked #436 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Horseshoe Bend High School often compared to?
Horseshoe Bend High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dadeville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Horseshoe Bend High School?
The graduation rate of Horseshoe Bend High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Horseshoe Bend High School?
776 students attend Horseshoe Bend High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Horseshoe Bend High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horseshoe Bend High School?
Horseshoe Bend High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Horseshoe Bend High School offer ?
Horseshoe Bend High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Horseshoe Bend High School part of?
Horseshoe Bend High School is part of Tallapoosa County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Horseshoe Bend is a great school. I reccommend this school. And I attend this school. The school is a great school to attend for academics. The sports are good too. The band is good. There is only one problem and that is the dress code.
5 10/10/2025
Horseshoe Bend is a great school as in academics,sports,enviroment, and dicipline wise. The student dress code is just outragous, I mean you put in the student hand book that you may wear a jacket or a pull over of your choice, and then 3 and a half months later you all decide to change the fact that we can wear a pull over of our choice.Also, my opinion of the dress code is that it changes our individuality and who we are, beside it doesn't effect our course of study and how we learn it's just another thing that you all have to worry about, like (Does all the boys have their shirts tucked in , is everyone within the dress code) and just little things like that, besides if ya'll would worry more about our education than what step you need to take to make sure that the student body dresses the way you all want us to ,I think Horseshoe Bend would be a more better school. Personally, I
didn't see anything worrg with the way students were dressing before except the boys were slacking a little and if you ask me Coach Boyd made sure he took good care of that. Please, don't get me worng it's a great school it's just that school is getting a little rediculous than ever before.
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