Wp Davidson High School ranked #630 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #485 in 2022 and #408 in 2021, reflecting a downward trend in overall state ranking for this Mobile County NJ high school.
Math proficiency was 25% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 42%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency stood at 47%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained steady at 1,473 students for grades 9–12, with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; minority enrollment was 75%, highlighting significant demographic diversity at this New Jersey high school.
Graduation rate declined to 79% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 88% and Mobile County district average of 85%, continuing a downward trend from previous years.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: WP Davidson High School serves the southern part of Mobile, AL, covering an area of approximately 19.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 6.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wp Davidson High School's student population of 1,470 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,470 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Motto
The Davidson Difference
School Rankings
Wp Davidson High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wp Davidson High School is 0.63, 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
#630 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
55%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
79%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Warriors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wp Davidson High School's ranking?
Wp Davidson High School is ranked #630 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Wp Davidson High School often compared to?
Wp Davidson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baker High School, Murphy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wp Davidson High School?
The graduation rate of Wp Davidson High School is 79%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wp Davidson High School?
1,470 students attend Wp Davidson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Wp Davidson High School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wp Davidson High School?
Wp Davidson High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wp Davidson High School offer ?
Wp Davidson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wp Davidson High School part of?
Wp Davidson High School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Wp Davidson High School located?
Wp Davidson High School is located in the Airmont neighborhood of Mobile, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Airmont.
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