Wilcox Central High School
Tel:
(334)682-9239
- Wilcox Central High School serves 560 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
School Overview
- Wilcox Central High School's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 560 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wilcox Central High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wilcox Central High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1185 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| Black | 100% | 33% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.34 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 88% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wilcox County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wilcox Central High School is Wilcox Co Alternative School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Camden School Of Arts & Technical (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Je Hobbs Elementary School (2.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Camden Camden School Of Arts & Technical Grades: 7-8 | 273 students
2.0 miles
303 Broad St
Camden, AL 36726
(334)682-4514 2.0 7-8 273 - Camden Je Hobbs Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 533 students
2.7 miles
30 Claiborne St
Camden, AL 36726
(334)682-9310 2.7 PK-6 533 - Camden Wilcox Co Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
2.7 miles
30 Claiborne Street
Camden, AL 36726
(334)682-5074 2.7 6-12 n/a - Alberta Abc Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 130 students
13.8 miles
3000 County Road 29
Alberta, AL 36720
(334)573-2550 13.8 PK-6 130 - Pine Hill F S Ervin Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 271 students
16.0 miles
500 Leroy Randolph Rd
Pine Hill, AL 36769
(334)963-4702 16.0 PK-6 271
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