Billingsley High School ranked #734 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #808 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide over recent years.
Math proficiency was 21% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with a notable decline from 82% in 2012; reading proficiency was 40%, lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment comprised 28% of 623 students, with a current student–teacher ratio of 16:1; enrollment declined from 767 students in 1999 to 572 in 2023.
The graduation rate was in the 80–89% range in 2023, slightly below the state average of 88% for Alabama high schools.
Billingsley High School serves grades prekindergarten through 12, is Title I eligible, and had 64% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Billingsley High School serves the northwest part of its school district in Billingsley, AL, covering an area of approximately 190.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 15 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Billingsley High School's student population of 586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Creating a brighter future through education
School Rankings
Billingsley 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 Billingsley High School is 0.43, 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
#734 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
18%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Billingsley High School is a K-12 school located in Billingsley, Alabama and is part of the Autauga County School District.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Billingsley High School's ranking?
Billingsley High School is ranked #734 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Billingsley High School often compared to?
Billingsley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Autaugaville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Billingsley High School?
The graduation rate of Billingsley High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Billingsley High School?
586 students attend Billingsley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Billingsley High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Billingsley High School?
Billingsley High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Billingsley High School offer ?
Billingsley High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Billingsley High School part of?
Billingsley High School is part of Autauga County School District.
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