Geraldine School

Geraldine School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
13011 AL Highway 227,  Geraldine, AL
Dekalb County Schools
3.5
2.3
1,191 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Steven Street
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
39%
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
74
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.9%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
24.5%
State Average
27.8%
Science
31.1%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
378:1

Student Diversity

Male
53%
Female
47%
White
61%
Hispanic
23%
Native American
13.8%
Two or more races
1.2%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Jacksonville State University 58 Students
Snead State Community College 58 Students
Auburn University 50 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 48 Students
Northeast Alabama Community College 46 Students
The University of Alabama in Huntsville 42 Students
The University of Alabama 33 Students
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville 31 Students
Troy University 28 Students
University of Montevallo 23 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 27 Students
Business 14 Students
Physical Therapy 9 Students
Dental Hygiene 9 Students
Biology 8 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 6 Students
Education 6 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 6 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 57 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/9/2025
I am blessed to have been able to attend Geraldine High school these past thirteen years. I have not only been able to obtain my high school diploma but also prepare myself for college!
4.0 Senior
1/22/2021
I loved it at Geraldine. Definitely will miss this school. The teachers were always there for you whenever you needed to talk to them or something. The community was a great community to be in. They always made us feel safe and protected our school.
5.0 NicheUser
7/31/2019
Geraldine High school is a really good school to go to because you get to know a lot of people and get close to them. Teachers form there help you out a lot they help you be a better person and help you on things you need and they even get you ready for college.They help me out a lot even with college need that I need it's a really good school and everybody is friendly and nice to you
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/26/2021
I had 2 kids enrolled here for what would of been 5 years this august. One in which is special needs, she has a 10 am late start IF NEEDED for her epilepsy plus documentation from her. Nurologist stating she has hard to control intractable seizures mainly active in the morning time so IF she misses...
1.0 parent
4/27/2021
I don’t believe the principal is equipping these children for college readiness. I also believe that the principal is overlooking some concerning behaviors of certain teachers. I’ve seen pictures of a classroom and I hate that they’re are having to learn under those conditions.
other
5/7/2014
Geraldine We need a new head baseball coach.This one is a disgrace to the community. and the school.
5.0 parent
12/10/2011
I love this school. Parents are encouraged to be involved. Teachers are awesome as well as the staff and principal.

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Geraldine School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Geraldine, AL and is served by the Dekalb County Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,191 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Geraldine School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average ACT score is 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Beth Haven Christian Academy, Marshall Christian Academy, Cornerstone Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Geraldine has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Geraldine School.

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