Locust Fork High School ranked #722 in Alabama in 2023, showing an overall improvement from #741 in 2022 but remaining within the bottom 50% for testing performance among Union County NJ high schools.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average of 88%, maintaining a 95% rate from 2019 to 2023, placing the school in the top 5% statewide for graduation.
Math proficiency ranged from 20–24% in recent years, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency held steady at 37%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 506 students in 2017 to 406 in 2023, while the student–teacher ratio increased from 18:1 to 22:1; 52% of students were eligible for free lunch in 2023, marking a significant rise in socioeconomic need.
Serving grades 7–12 with 415 students in 2023, Locust Fork High School had a minority enrollment of 12%, including 31 Hispanic and 14 Black students, reflecting a relatively stable demographic composition over recent years.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Locust Fork area, with most students living within a 10-12 minute drive (averaging 4.5 miles, with a maximum of 10 miles).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Locust Fork High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Locust Fork High School's student population of 417 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Locust Fork 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 Locust Fork High School is 0.20, 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
#722 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
2%
31%
White
89%
50%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Locust Fork High School's ranking?
Locust Fork High School is ranked #722 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Locust Fork High School often compared to?
Locust Fork High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Locust Fork High School?
The graduation rate of Locust Fork High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Locust Fork High School?
417 students attend Locust Fork High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Locust Fork High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Locust Fork High School?
Locust Fork High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Locust Fork High School offer ?
Locust Fork High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Locust Fork High School part of?
Locust Fork High School is part of Blount County School District.
School Calendar
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Date
First Day of School
August 06, 2026 (Thursday)
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