Wadley High School

105 Bailey St
Wadley, AL 36276
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Wadley High School serves 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Wadley 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 10% (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 35% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥80% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Wadley High School's student population of 398 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
398 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Wadley 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 Wadley High School is 0.49, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#849 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
9%
10%
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Black
18%
32%
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White
69%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.49
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Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wadley High School's ranking?
Wadley High School is ranked #849 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wadley High School?
The graduation rate of Wadley High School is 80%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Wadley High School?
398 students attend Wadley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Wadley High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wadley High School?
Wadley High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Wadley High School offer ?
Wadley High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Wadley High School part of?
Wadley High School is part of Randolph County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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