Serving 420 students in grades 5-12, Washington County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 420 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Washington County High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington County High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Washington County High School?
The graduation rate of Washington County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Washington County High School?
420 students attend Washington County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Washington County High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington County High School?
Washington County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Washington County High School offer ?
Washington County High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Washington County High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 420 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
