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Leroy High School vs. Washington County High School

Should you attend Leroy High School or Washington County High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Leroy High School
26301 Highway 43
Leroy, AL 36548
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Washington County High School
Highway 56
Chatom, AL 36518
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Leroy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Leroy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Washington County High School in Chatom, AL serves grades 5–12 with an enrollment of 420 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
The school's math proficiency is 14%, significantly lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and the district average of 19%, showing a decline from previous years when proficiency was near 70% in 2012–2013.
Reading proficiency stands at 53%, higher than the state average of 47% and district average of 45%, with steady improvement since 2016 when it was as low as 32%.
Science proficiency ranges from 40–44%, which is above the state average of 38% and district average of 31%, remaining stable over recent reported years.
Enrollment decreased from 643 students in 1999 to 420 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from about 30% in 1999 to 59% in 2023, indicating a rising low–income student population at this rural Alabama high school.
Grades Offered
PK-12
5-12
Total Students
450 students
420 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Leroy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Leroy High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington County High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Leroy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Leroy High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#782 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#676 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Leroy High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Leroy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Leroy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Leroy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washington County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washington County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 50% in AL)
≥90%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Leroy High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Washington County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Washington County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Washington County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Leroy High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Washington County High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
36
-
Grade 1 Students
28
-
Grade 2 Students
34
-
Grade 3 Students
27
-
Grade 4 Students
19
-
Grade 5 Students
34
44
Grade 6 Students
32
48
Grade 7 Students
31
53
Grade 8 Students
32
48
Grade 9 Students
38
56
Grade 10 Students
42
64
Grade 11 Students
38
49
Grade 12 Students
43
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
11%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Leroy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Washington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Washington County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Washington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Leroy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
23%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Leroy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
61%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Leroy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Leroy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
0.57
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Leroy High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Leroy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Leroy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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