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Wilcox County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,306 students in Wilcox County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Wilcox County School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
1,306 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Wilcox County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 143 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
46%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%
# Black Students
1,280 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
98%
32%
# White Students
15 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
1%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
73
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
82
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
82
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
82
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
115
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
76
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
92
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
84
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
93
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
127
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
99
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
97
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
108
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,654 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,921 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,654
$12,931
Spending / Student
$15,921
$12,150
Best Wilcox County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Camden School Of Arts Technology
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 Broad St
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-4514
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-4514
Grades: 7-8
| 177 students
Rank: #22.
Abc Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 County Road 29
Alberta, AL 36720
(334) 573-2550
Alberta, AL 36720
(334) 573-2550
Grades: PK-6
| 107 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
F S Ervin Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Leroy Randolph Rd
Pine Hill, AL 36769
(334) 963-4702
Pine Hill, AL 36769
(334) 963-4702
Grades: PK-6
| 183 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
J E Hobbs Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 Claiborne St
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-9310
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-9310
Grades: PK-6
| 408 students
Rank: #55.
Wilcox Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1310 T L Threadgill Rd
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-9239
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-9239
Grades: 9-12
| 431 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wilcox County Alternative School
Alternative School
30 Claiborne Street
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-5074
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-5074
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilcox County School District?
Wilcox County School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,306 students.
What is the rank of Wilcox County School District?
Wilcox County School District is ranked #128 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wilcox County School District?
98% of Wilcox County School District students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilcox County School District?
Wilcox County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Wilcox County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,921 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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