Wilson High School serves 1,293 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Wilson High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (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 39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilson High School's student population of 1,293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,293 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilson High School is ranked within the top 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 Wilson High School is 0.08, 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
#621 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
1%
32%
White
96%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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 Wilson High School's ranking?
Wilson High School is ranked #621 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Wilson High School often compared to?
Wilson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilson High School?
The graduation rate of Wilson High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Wilson High School?
1,293 students attend Wilson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Wilson High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson High School?
Wilson High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Wilson High School offer ?
Wilson High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Wilson High School part of?
Wilson High School is part of Lauderdale County School District.
School Calendar
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