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Clements High School vs. Ardmore High School

Should you attend Clements High School or Ardmore High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Clements High School
7730 Highway 72 W
Athens, AL 35611
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Ardmore High School
30285 Ardmore Ave
Ardmore, AL 35739
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Ardmore High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Clements High School's state ranking fluctuated between #470 in 2014 and #898 in 2021, settling at #800 in 2023, indicating inconsistent overall performance among Alabama high schools.
Math proficiency declined from 48% in 2018 to 18% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 30% in the latest report; reading proficiency dropped from 48% in 2018 to 38% in 2022, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment comprised 27% of the student body in 2023, with total enrollment stable around 560 students and free/reduced lunch eligibility rising from 34% in 2022 to 67% in 2023, reflecting higher socioeconomic need.
The school served grades 6–12 with 560 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, consistent with past years.
Science proficiency ranged from 20% to 34% from 2021–2022, which was approximately equal to or slightly below the state average near 38%, showing modest achievement in this subject area.
Ardmore High School ranked #696 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from its peak rank of #402 in 2014 but improving from #721 in 2021, reflecting fluctuating overall state performance for this Union County NJ high school.
The school's graduation rate was 95% in 2023, significantly higher than the Alabama state average of 88%, placing it in the top 5% statewide.
Math proficiency stood at 21% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 43%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency matched the state average at 38%.
Enrollment slightly declined from 1,003 students in 2022 to 978 in 2023, with minority enrollment around 15% and 52% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating notable socioeconomic diversity.
Ardmore High School serves grades 6 through 12 with an enrollment of 978 students and a student–teacher ratio of 22:1 as of 2023.
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
560 students
978 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Clements High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ardmore High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Clements High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ardmore High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Clements High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ardmore High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Clements High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Limestone County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ardmore High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Limestone County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#800 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#696 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Clements High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ardmore High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
21%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clements High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ardmore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clements High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ardmore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clements High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ardmore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Clements High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ardmore High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Limestone County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Clements High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ardmore High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
70
146
Grade 7 Students
71
135
Grade 8 Students
96
141
Grade 9 Students
92
147
Grade 10 Students
73
140
Grade 11 Students
84
141
Grade 12 Students
74
128

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Clements High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ardmore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Clements High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ardmore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Clements High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ardmore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Clements High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ardmore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
73%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Clements High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ardmore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Clements High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ardmore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Limestone County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.44
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Clements High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ardmore High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Clements High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ardmore High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Clements High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ardmore High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Limestone County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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