Wilcox Central High School
Wilcox Central High School serves 555 students in grades 9-12.
Wilcox Central 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
School Overview
Wilcox Central High School's student population of 555 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 555 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wilcox Central High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Wilcox Central High School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1267 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | 100% | 33% |
| White | n/a | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07) | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wilcox County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wilcox Central High School is Wilcox County Alternative School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Camden School Of Arts Technology (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is J E Hobbs Elementary School (2.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Camden Camden School Of Arts Technology Math: 9% | Reading: 12%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 248 students10
2.0 miles
303 Broad St
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-4514 2 7-8 248 - Camden J E Hobbs Elementary School Math: 17% | Reading: 18%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 519 students10
2.7 miles
30 Claiborne St
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-9310 2.7 PK-6 519 - Camden Wilcox County 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 Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 122 students10
13.8 miles
3000 County Road 29
Alberta, AL 36720
(334) 573-2550 13.8 PK-6 122 - Pine Hill F S Ervin Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 248 students10
16.0 miles
500 Leroy Randolph Rd
Pine Hill, AL 36769
(334) 963-4702 16 PK-6 248
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