Booker T Washington High School in Tuskegee, AL ranked near #1194 in the state as of 2023, showing a decline from a rank of #932 in 2014, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency stood at 5% in 2023, significantly lower than the Alabama state average of 30%; reading proficiency ranged between 15–19%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment was stable around 479 students in grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, while minority enrollment remained very high at 99%, predominantly Black students.
The school served 100% of students eligible for free lunch in recent years, indicating a high concentration of economically disadvantaged families.
Graduation rates ranged from 80–84%, falling below the Alabama state average of about 88%, consistent with its overall lower academic performance within Macon County.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Booker T Washington High School's student population of 656 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
656 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Booker T Washington 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 Booker T Washington High School is 0.12, 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
#1194 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
94%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
1%
50%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2012–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker T Washington High School's ranking?
Booker T Washington High School is ranked #1194 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Booker T Washington High School often compared to?
Booker T Washington High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Notasulga High School, Greene County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Booker T Washington High School?
The graduation rate of Booker T Washington High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Booker T Washington High School?
656 students attend Booker T Washington High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Booker T Washington High School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Booker T Washington High School?
Booker T Washington High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Booker T Washington High School offer ?
Booker T Washington High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Booker T Washington High School part of?
Booker T Washington High School is part of Macon County School District.
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