Washington County High School serves 454 students in grades 5-12.
Washington County 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 top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (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 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Washington County High School's student population of 454 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Washington County 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 Washington County High School is 0.45, 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
#672 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
18%
32%
White
72%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
6%
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 Washington County High School's ranking?
Washington County High School is ranked #672 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington County High School?
The graduation rate of Washington County High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Washington County High School?
454 students attend Washington County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Washington County High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% 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 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Washington County High School offer ?
Washington County High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
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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