Wilcox Central High School, is a public high school in Camden, Alabama. Part of the Wilcox County School District, it serves as the only public high school in Wilcox County. More than 600 students were enrolled for the 2010–2011 school year. The student body is predominantly African American.
Serving 340 students in grades 9-12, Wilcox Central 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilcox Central High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Camden, AL, covering approximately 907.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 14.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 27.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilcox Central High School's student population of 340 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work for All
School Rankings
Wilcox Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilcox Central High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1225 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
97%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
50%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Jaguars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilcox Central High School's ranking?
Wilcox Central High School is ranked #1225 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilcox Central High School?
The graduation rate of Wilcox Central High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wilcox Central High School?
340 students attend Wilcox Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Wilcox Central High School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilcox Central High School?
Wilcox Central High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wilcox Central High School offer ?
Wilcox Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilcox Central High School part of?
Wilcox Central High School is part of Wilcox County School District.
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