Washington County High School, or WCHS, is a 2A high school in Chatom, Alabama. The campus is also the site of Chatom Middle School, which is grades 5-8. It is the largest school in Washington County, with 184 students enrolled in the high school as of 2018. The mascot is a bulldog, Butch.
Serving 420 students in grades 5-12, Washington County High School ranks in the top 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 15% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington County High School's student population of 420 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1915
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Washington County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington County High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#630 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
10%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
17%
32%
White
72%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog 50px
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington County High School's ranking?
Washington County High School is ranked #630 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Washington County High School often compared to?
Washington County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millry High School, Leroy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington County High School?
The graduation rate of Washington County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Washington County High School?
420 students attend Washington County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Washington County High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington County High School?
Washington County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Washington County High School offer ?
Washington County High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington County High School part of?
Washington County High School is part of Washington County School District.
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