Ariton School

Ariton School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
264 Creel Richardson Rd,  Ariton, AL
Dale County Schools
3.9
3.6
881 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Ben E Baker
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.1%
College Prep
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
5
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
12.9%
State Average
27.8%
Science
9.6%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
392:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
White
75.2%
Black
10.7%
Hispanic
9.7%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Troy University 114 Students
Auburn University 71 Students
Wallace Community College - Dothan 71 Students
The University of Alabama 61 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 40 Students
Enterprise State Community College 34 Students
University of South Alabama 27 Students
University of Montevallo 19 Students
Huntingdon College 19 Students
Mississippi State University 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 23 Students
Business 19 Students
Biology 12 Students
Elementary Education 12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 9 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 8 Students
Political Science and Government 7 Students
Physical Therapy 7 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 55 Reviews
4.0 Senior
8/29/2025
My experience at Ariton High School has helped me become a better person and love myself more. The best parts of my experience are the people in general. Ariton offers a very welcoming environment. The worst part is going to be some teachers' and coaches' biases. I want to see better equality and less of teachers picking favorites.
3.0 Senior
2/9/2024
I have attended Ariton School from k-12. I considered the school to be a great environment for younger kids attending from k-6. However once i hit middle school and high school my experience declined in satisfaction. The overall material taught is okay, but the teachers are extremely bias.
5.0 Senior
11/28/2023
Ariton School always feels like home, and I would recommend it to anyone. The teachers genuinely care about their students success, and there are so many ways to get involved and make friends.
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3.6 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/1/2013
I have one child in 8th and one in 6th at Ariton. I absolutely love this small school. The teachers work so hard for our students they truly love what they do. Our administration staff is very organized and so professional providing an excellent environment for our school. We are so blessed to have...
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5.0 parent
1/22/2010
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5.0 parent
7/14/2008
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2.0 parent
5/15/2007
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Additional Schools in the Area

Alabama Dale County Ariton 36311
Ariton School

Ariton School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Ariton, AL and is served by the Dale County Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 881 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 39% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Ariton School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 92%, and the average ACT score is 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Harvest Christian School, Dale County Christian School, Dixie Academy, and more. Learn more about what Ariton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ariton School.

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