Washington County High School in Chatom, AL serves grades 5–12 with an enrollment of 420 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
The school's math proficiency is 14%, significantly lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and the district average of 19%, showing a decline from previous years when proficiency was near 70% in 2012–2013.
Reading proficiency stands at 53%, higher than the state average of 47% and district average of 45%, with steady improvement since 2016 when it was as low as 32%.
Science proficiency ranges from 40–44%, which is above the state average of 38% and district average of 31%, remaining stable over recent reported years.
Enrollment decreased from 643 students in 1999 to 420 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from about 30% in 1999 to 59% in 2023, indicating a rising low–income student population at this rural Alabama high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Washington Co High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Chatom, AL, covering approximately 1,088.6 square miles, with typical drive times of 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 19.8 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 27.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington County High School's student population of 395 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1915
School Rankings
Washington County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington County High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#676 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
9%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Black
17%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
72%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington County High School's ranking?
Washington County High School is ranked #676 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Washington County High School often compared to?
Washington County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millry High School, Leroy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington County High School?
The graduation rate of Washington County High School is 90%, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Washington County High School?
395 students attend Washington County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Washington County High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington County High School?
Washington County High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Washington County High School offer ?
Washington County High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington County High School part of?
Washington County High School is part of Washington County School District.
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