Wilson High School
- Wilson High School serves 1,238 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (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 43% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Wilson High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Wilson High School's student population of 1,238 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 1,238 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 69 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wilson High School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wilson High School is 0.04, 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 | #349 out of 1,264 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 33% |
| White | 98% | 55% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.34 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lauderdale County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wilson High School is Florence High School (6.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Central High School (6.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Underwood Elementary School (3.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Florence Underwood Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 391 students
3.6 miles
4725 Highway 157
Florence, AL 35633
(256)764-8939 3.6 PK-6 391 - Florence Forest Hills School Grades: PK-4 | 838 students
4.9 miles
101 Stovall Dr
Florence, AL 35633
(256)768-2500 4.9 PK-4 838 - Florence Florence High School Grades: 10-12 | 1031 students
6.0 miles
1201 Bradshaw Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256)768-2200 6.0 10-12 1031 - Florence Harlan Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 449 students
6.2 miles
2233 Mcburney Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256)768-2700 6.2 PK-4 449 - Florence Central High School Grades: PK-12 | 1325 students
6.3 miles
3000 County Road 200
Florence, AL 35633
(256)764-2903 6.3 PK-12 1325
School Reviews
| 5 i just want to say that this school is amazing - Posted by Student/Alumni - stj |
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