Washington County High School

Highway 56
Chatom, AL 36518
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 454 students in grades 5-12, Washington County 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 11% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
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 (2024)

  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
454 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Washington County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 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 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#672 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
24%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington County High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Washington County High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
9%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Washington County High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
10%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington County High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
18%
32%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Washington County High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
72%
53%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Washington County High School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AL.
0.45
This chart display the diversity score of Washington County High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Washington County High School and public school graduation rate of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
44%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington County High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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