How do these schools compare?
| Metric | East Limestone High School | West Limestone High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Athens, AL | Lester, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 1,216 | 736 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 23.3:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.1% | 52.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | East Limestone High School | West Limestone High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $8,557 | $8,557 |
| District | Limestone County | Limestone County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | East Limestone High School | West Limestone High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63.7% | 74.5% |
| African American | 21.5% | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.0% | 17.9% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 3.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | East Limestone High School | West Limestone High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 8 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 405.3:1 | 368:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.1% | 33.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 62 | 120 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.