Lillie B Williamson High School serves 939 students in grades 6-12.
Lillie B Williamson High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 939 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lillie B Williamson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lillie B Williamson High School's student population of 939 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
939 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lillie B Williamson High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lillie B Williamson High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1257 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
92%
32%
White
1%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lillie B Williamson High School's ranking?
Lillie B Williamson High School is ranked #1257 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Lillie B Williamson High School often compared to?
Lillie B Williamson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baker High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lillie B Williamson High School?
The graduation rate of Lillie B Williamson High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lillie B Williamson High School?
939 students attend Lillie B Williamson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lillie B Williamson High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lillie B Williamson High School?
Lillie B Williamson High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Lillie B Williamson High School offer ?
Lillie B Williamson High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Lillie B Williamson High School part of?
Lillie B Williamson High School is part of Mobile County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/6/2006
Williamson High school has come a long way. The students, teachers, and staff are getiing better every year. Many people say negative things about Lillie B. but it is now one of the best High schools in Mobile County. How do I know? I go there
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