Gaylesville High School

About Gaylesville High School

Gaylesville High School is a public school located in Gaylesville, Alabama. It is part of the Gaylesville City School District and serves students in grades 9-12. Gaylesville High School offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core classes such as English, Math, Science, and Social Studies, as well as elective courses in the Arts, Physical Education, and Technology. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and other organizations. Gaylesville High School is dedicated to providing students with a quality education and helping them to reach their full potential. The faculty and staff are committed to creating a safe and caring environment where students can learn and grow. Gaylesville High School is a great place for students to get an excellent education and to be a part of a supportive community.

Address:	760 Trojan Way Gaylesville, AL 35973
Phone:	(256) 422-3401
Site:	gs.cherokeek12.org
Grades:	PreK – 12
Enrollment:	395 students

Overview Gaylesville High School

Gaylesville High School serves 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Gaylesville High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (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 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Gaylesville High School

Gaylesville High School is ranked within the bottom 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 Gaylesville High School is 0.12, 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.