SAMSON HIGH SCHOOL
Samson High School is a public high school that is part of the Geneva County school district, located in Samson, AL with about 214 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 12 teachers, Samson High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Samson High School, located at 209 N. Broad St. in Samson, Alabama, serves as a central educational pillar for the small, close-knit community in Geneva County. As part of the Samson School District, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive K-12 experience, with the high school specifically focusing on preparing students for post-secondary success. The school maintains a traditional academic environment where the small student body allows for personalized attention and a strong sense of school spirit, often anchored by its local athletic programs and community-oriented events.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Samson High School plays a vital role in the social fabric of the town of Samson. The school emphasizes character development and community involvement, fostering a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff are closely integrated with local families. By balancing rigorous state standards with extracurricular opportunities such as sports and clubs, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to both the local workforce and the broader collegiate landscape.
For more information, contact Samson High School at (334) 898-2371 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Samson, AL 36477
(334) 898-2371
SAMSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Samson, AL with about 214 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Geneva County
- Total Students:
- 214
- Teachers:
- 12
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 214 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SAMSON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.2%
- Black or African American
- 15.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 43.9%
- Male
- 56.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.