Pleasant Home School's state ranking declined from #366 in 2022 to #539 in 2023 among Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency fell to 24% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 51%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 45–49%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 511 students in grades PK–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, maintaining one of the lowest ratios (top 20%) in Alabama.
Minority enrollment was 11%, and free lunch eligibility rose from 38% in 2022 to 57% in 2023.
The graduation rate remained steady at 90% in 2023, slightly higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
Enrollment declined from 592 students in 2016 to 498 in 2023, and the percentage eligible for free lunch increased significantly from 37% in 2019 to 57% in 2023, reflecting notable socioeconomic shifts at this Covington County, Alabama school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pleasant Home School's student population of 508 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
508 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Pleasant Home 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 Pleasant Home School is 0.24, 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
#539 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
6%
31%
White
87%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Home School's ranking?
Pleasant Home School is ranked #539 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pleasant Home School often compared to?
Pleasant Home Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Straughn 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 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pleasant Home School?
The graduation rate of Pleasant Home School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pleasant Home School?
508 students attend Pleasant Home School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Pleasant Home School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Home School?
Pleasant Home School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pleasant Home School offer ?
Pleasant Home School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Home School part of?
Pleasant Home School is part of Covington County School District.
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