Wilson High School in Florence, Alabama, ranked #691 statewide in 2023, showing a decline from #350 in 2016 and fluctuating within the bottom 50% for overall testing performance in recent years.
Math proficiency at Wilson High School was 21% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with a decline from 50% in 2018; reading proficiency was 44%, lower than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency matched the state average at 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 1,293 students in 2022 to 671 in 2023 with the student–teacher ratio improving to 15:1; 58% of students qualified for free lunch and 9% for reduced–price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need.
Wilson High School serves grades 7 through 12 with 599 students enrolled and a balanced gender distribution of 50% male and 50% female; minority enrollment was approximately 5%, primarily White (570 students).
The school's graduation rate remained strong at 95% in 2023, significantly higher than the state average of 88%, placing it within the top 5% in Alabama for graduation outcomes.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilson High School serves the northwest part of the Florence, AL school district, covering an area of approximately 77.6 square miles, with typical driving times of 10-12 minutes and an average distance of 4.2 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest point from the school is about 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wilson High School's student population of 585 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
585 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1916
School Rankings
Wilson 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 Wilson High School is 0.10, 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
#691 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, white, gold/yellow, silver/gray, and black
School Mascot
Warrior
Source: 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 #691 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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, Lauderdale County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilson High School?
The graduation rate of Wilson High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wilson High School?
585 students attend Wilson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wilson High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilson High School?
Wilson High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wilson High School offer ?
Wilson High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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