Wilson High School
- Wilson High School serves 1,238 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- 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 top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than 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%.
School Overview
- Wilson High School's student population of 1,238 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 1,238 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Wilson High School is ranked within the top 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 school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 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 0.59. 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 School Rank | #518 out of 1270 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 33% |
| White | 98% | 55% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.59 |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lauderdale County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 361 students
3.6 miles
4725 Highway 157
Florence, AL 35633
(256)764-8939 3.6 PK-6 361 - Florence Forest Hills School Grades: PK-4 | 853 students
4.9 miles
101 Stovall Dr
Florence, AL 35633
(256)768-2500 4.9 PK-4 853 - Florence Florence High School Grades: 10-12 | 1,037 student
6.0 miles
1201 Bradshaw Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256)768-2200 6.0 10-12 1,037 - Florence Harlan Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 426 students
6.2 miles
2233 Mcburney Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256)768-2700 6.2 PK-4 426 - Florence Central High School Grades: PK-12 | 1,369 student
6.3 miles
3000 County Road 200
Florence, AL 35633
(256)764-2903 6.3 PK-12 1,369
School Reviews
| 5 i just want to say that this school is amazing - Posted by Student/Alumni - stj |
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