Mckenzie High School ranked #542 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #728 in 2021 but showing a decline from a peak rank of #393 in 2015, placing it in the state's top 50% of schools overall.
Math proficiency was 35% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 41%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 30% to 34%, lower than the state's 38%.
Enrollment grew slightly from 449 students in 2023 to 467 total students across all grades PK–12, with minority enrollment at 18% and 63% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating a significant socioeconomic need.
The school served grades Prekindergarten through 12 with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1, supported by 22 teachers; the graduation rate was 80%, below the Alabama state average of 88% in 2023.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McKenzie High School serves the southern part of its district in Mc Kenzie, AL, covering an area of approximately 91.6 square miles. Families typically have a 10 to 15-minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 7.3 miles and the furthest point being 13.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckenzie High School's student population of 487 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Communities For Student Success
School Rankings
Mckenzie High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckenzie High School is 0.28, 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
#542 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Black
11%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckenzie High School's ranking?
Mckenzie High School is ranked #542 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 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, Greenville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 90%.
How many students attend Mckenzie High School?
487 students attend Mckenzie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mckenzie High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckenzie High School?
Mckenzie High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mckenzie High School offer ?
Mckenzie High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckenzie High School part of?
Mckenzie High School is part of Butler County School District.
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