New Hope High School ranked #684 in Alabama in 2023, reflecting a decline from #714 in 2022 and a drop from higher rankings in earlier years such as #378 in 2018.
Math proficiency was 24% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with scores declining from 35% in 2019 and consistently below both state and district averages.
Reading proficiency stood at 40% in 2022, lower than the state average of 47%, showing a downward trend from 50% in 2018.
Science proficiency was approximately equal to the state average at about 40–44% in recent years.
Enrollment increased slightly to 605 students in 2023, with a student–teacher ratio steady at 16:1; minority enrollment comprised 31% of the student body, including 70 American Indian and 45 Black students.
The school served grades 7–12, had a graduation rate between 90–94% higher than the Alabama state average of 88%, and qualified as a Title I school with over half the students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch in 2023.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Hope High School's student population of 598 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
598 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Hope 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 New Hope High School is 0.50, 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
#684 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
8%
31%
White
69%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indians
- New Hope High School (NHHS) is located in New Hope, Alabama. It is part of the Madison County Schools system.
- Languages and language programs: Foreign Language: Spanish, French.
- Sport programs: Baseball, Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Cheerleadering, Football, Volleyball, Golf, Marching Band.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Hope High School's ranking?
New Hope High School is ranked #684 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are New Hope High School often compared to?
New Hope High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Hope High School?
The graduation rate of New Hope High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend New Hope High School?
598 students attend New Hope High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of New Hope High School students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Hope High School?
New Hope High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Hope High School offer ?
New Hope High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Hope High School part of?
New Hope High School is part of Madison County School District.
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