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Slocomb High School

Esto Hwy, Slocomb, AL 36375 · (334) 886-2008 · Geneva County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL354 STUDENTS
Enrollment
354
High
DISTRICT 257 · STATE 682
Student : Teacher
16.9:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 17.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
56%
199 students
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
100
Grade 10
83
Grade 11
92
Grade 12
79
Student demographics
White
26575%
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 50%
Hispanic
4914%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 12%
Black
288%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 31%
Two+
103%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 4%
Pacific Islander
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
17449%
Female
18051%

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Test scores

ACAP 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
28.1%
AL avg 52.7%
Math
20.2%
AL avg 31.8%
Source: ACAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
27.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
43.1%
based on AL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-15.8pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
354
-18 (-5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.9:1
was 20.1:1
% White
75%
was 78%
% Hispanic
14%
was 7%
% Black
8%
was 14%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Slocomb High School

Set in Slocomb, Alabama, Slocomb High School is a compact senior high, one of the schools within Geneva County. It teaches 354 students across grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 48% leaner than the state mean of about 682.

Geneva County runs 9 schools in total, collectively educating 2,814 students. Slocomb High School is one of those campuses.

Demographically, Slocomb High School records that the largest single group is White, at 75% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school shows 14% Hispanic, 8% Black, 3% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 84% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, Staff filings list 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.9:1 students per teacher. The state averages about 17.2:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Roughly 56% of students at Slocomb High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Slocomb High School performs roughly as the BeatsExpectations model predicts for a school with this FRL share. The predicted value is around 43.1%, the actual is 27.3%, a residual of -15.8 points.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Geneva County put the typical household earns roughly $52,771 per year, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Geneva County's 13 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,043 students), Slocomb High School is one campus in the mix.

Slocomb Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Slocomb High School at 9th of 9; the average score across the group is 34.0%.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 5%: 372 students in 2018 compared to 354 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share edged up from 7% to 14%. Class-load math has tightened: from 20.1:1 in 2018 to 16.9:1 in 2025.

On this page, the feed for Slocomb High School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Geneva County at a glance

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Population
26,887
Census ACS
Median income
$52,771
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
4,043 students

Quick facts

School name
Slocomb High School
District
Geneva County
Address
Esto Hwy, Slocomb, AL 36375
Phone
(334) 886-2008
County
Geneva County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
354
Teachers (FTE)
21
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
199 (56%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
010166001519
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Slocomb High School
How many students attend Slocomb High School?
Slocomb High School enrolls approximately 354 students in grades 09-12.
Is Slocomb High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Slocomb High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Slocomb High School have?
Slocomb High School employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.9:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Slocomb High School?
At Slocomb High School, the student body is approximately 75% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% Black, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Slocomb High School?
Slocomb High School is overseen by Geneva County in Geneva County.
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