East Limestone High School

About East Limestone High School

East Limestone High School is a public high school located in Limestone County, Alabama. It is part of the Limestone County School District and is the only high school in the county. The school has a long and proud history, having been founded in 1885.
East Limestone High School offers a wide variety of educational programs and activities for its students. These include traditional academic programs, as well as career and technical education, fine arts, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The school has a strong commitment to providing a safe learning environment for all students.
The school also has a strong sense of community. Students, teachers, and staff work together to create a positive and supportive school culture. The school also partners with local organizations to provide additional resources and support to students and families.
East Limestone High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its strong commitment to academic excellence and its supportive environment, it is a great place for students to reach their full potential.

Address:	15641 E Limestone Rd Athens, AL 35613
Phone:	(256) 233-6660
Site:	www.eastlimestonehigh.org
Grades:	6 – 12
Enrollment:	1,218 students

Overview East Limestone High School

East Limestone High School serves 1,218 students in grades 6-12.
East Limestone High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on East Limestone High School

East Limestone High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of East Limestone High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.