Mckenzie High School serves 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Mckenzie 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 12% (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 41% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckenzie High School's student population of 451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mckenzie 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 Mckenzie High School is 0.29, 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
#728 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
14%
32%
White
83%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Mckenzie High School's ranking?
Mckenzie High School is ranked #728 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mckenzie High School often compared to?
Mckenzie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Georgiana School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mckenzie High School?
The graduation rate of Mckenzie High School is 80%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mckenzie High School?
451 students attend Mckenzie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mckenzie High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckenzie High School?
Mckenzie High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Mckenzie High School offer ?
Mckenzie High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Mckenzie High School part of?
Mckenzie High School is part of Butler County School District.
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