Is W S Neal High School a good school?

W S Neal High School ranks 226 th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend W S Neal High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 376 students attended W S Neal High School.

What is the racial makeup of W S Neal High School?

Students at W S Neal High School are 58% White, 34% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools feed into W S Neal High School?

W S Neal High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : W S Neal Elementary School Middle : W S Neal Middle School

W S Neal High School

Summary:

W S Neal High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in East Brewton, Alabama, with a student population of 358. The school is part of the Escambia County School District, which is ranked 85 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools like Flomaton High School and TR Miller High School, W S Neal High School has a more diverse student population, with 59.78% White, 32.4% African American, and 2.51% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in Summative Assessments, is generally lower than the state and county averages, with only 13.51% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 23.12% and the Escambia County average of 15.61%. Additionally, W S Neal High School has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 69.55%, compared to 45.6% at Flomaton High School and 54.23% at TR Miller High School.

The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 63 out of 353 Alabama high schools in 2016-2017 to a low of 315 out of 367 in 2021-2022. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining or improving its academic performance. Furthermore, the school's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with African American students ranking 115 out of 231 Alabama high schools, while White students rank 228 out of 325. To address these issues, the administration and the Escambia County School District may need to implement targeted interventions, allocate resources more effectively, and learn from the best practices of nearby high-performing schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

801 Andrew Jackson Street
East Brewton, AL 36426

(251) 867-4225

District: Escambia County

SchoolDigger Rank:
226^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,415

Feeder schools for W S Neal High School:

Elementary:	W S Neal Elementary School
Middle:	W S Neal Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 376

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.7%

African American:

33.5%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details W S Neal High School ranks worse than 59.8% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Escambia County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.85. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at W S Neal High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.7%), African American (33.5%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W S Neal High School is 19.2. 2 high schools in the Escambia County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare W S Neal High School employs 19.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at W S Neal High School is $11,415, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 high schools in the Escambia County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

W S Neal High School:

SchoolDigger ranks W S Neal High School 226^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See W S Neal High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Escambia County:

SchoolDigger ranks Escambia County 85^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for W S Neal High School

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Rank History for all students at W S Neal High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	32.03	286^th	357	19.9%
2005	38.96	265^th	359	26.2%
2006	44.32	244^th	357	31.7%
2007	39.72	248^th	358	30.7%
2008	55.89	169^th	359	52.9%
2009	40.41	250^th	357	30.0%
2010	25.19	307^th	358	14.2%
2011	40.44	259^th	360	28.1%
2012	55.45	184^th	358	48.6%
2013	59.36	141^st	358	60.6%
2014	49.95	175^th	358	51.1%
2015	53.11	151^st	353	57.2%
2016	43.43	187^th	351	46.7%
2017	75.52	63^rd	353	82.2%
2018	56.30	154^th	356	56.7%
2019	51.75	187^th	366	48.9%
2021	45.32	189^th	371	49.1%
2022	16.24	315^th	367	14.2%
2023	57.30	133^rd	371	64.2%
2024	38.85	226^th	378	40.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at W S Neal High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.83	144^th	182	20.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at W S Neal High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	86.79	22^nd	315	93.0%
2018	64.81	106^th	349	69.6%
2019	65.07	110^th	358	69.3%
2021	35.31	233^rd	361	35.5%
2022	23.75	289^th	361	19.9%
2023	75.50	67^th	349	80.8%
2024	47.91	172^nd	375	54.1%

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Rank History for Female students at W S Neal High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	71.10	83^rd	343	75.8%
2018	48.81	179^th	347	48.4%
2019	66.31	115^th	354	67.5%
2021	50.78	165^th	359	54.0%
2022	19.46	307^th	367	16.3%
2023	64.65	112^th	358	68.7%
2024	38.98	215^th	366	41.3%

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Rank History for Male students at W S Neal High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	75.16	62^nd	339	81.7%
2018	61.50	134^th	350	61.7%
2019	34.38	232^nd	357	35.0%
2021	37.58	218^th	366	40.4%
2022	12.72	337^th	366	7.9%
2023	46.06	174^th	358	51.4%
2024	38.30	224^th	368	39.1%

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Rank History for African American students at W S Neal High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	83.37	17^th	189	91.0%
2018	67.82	48^th	223	78.5%
2019	63.22	60^th	224	73.2%
2021	23.72	207^th	228	9.2%
2022	22.67	198^th	222	10.8%
2023	76.09	30^th	224	86.6%
2024	41.22	115^th	231	50.2%

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Rank History for White students at W S Neal High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	58.39	76^th	230	67.0%
2018	33.63	204^th	300	32.0%
2019	35.44	203^rd	313	35.1%
2021	47.87	143^rd	319	55.2%
2022	12.54	306^th	326	6.1%
2023	45.35	151^st	317	52.4%
2024	30.07	228^th	325	29.8%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for W S Neal High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	424	424
1989	333	109	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	442
1990	348	95	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
1991	342	100	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	442
1992	308	105	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	413
1993	302	102	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
1994	309	103	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	413
1995	301	94	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	397
1996	301	94	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	397
1997	303	89	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	394
1998	286	98	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	387
1999	296	92	1	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	394
2000	291	88	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	382
2001	271	98	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
2002	264	97	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	365
2003	264	97	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	365
2004	278	84	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	368
2005	317	82	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	406
2006	315	111	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
2007	324	103	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	433
2008	323	116	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	0	446
2009	324	129	0	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	460
2010	302	144	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	452
2011	305	130	0	5	6	0	0	0	446
2012	278	114	0	4	4	0	0	0	400
2013	289	118	1	4	4	0	1	0	417
2014	278	113	0	4	4	0	2	0	401
2015	270	118	0	5	7	0	3	0	403
2016	276	126	0	4	5	0	5	0	416
2017	278	110	0	2	8	1	8	0	407
2018	285	110	2	3	9	1	4	0	414
2019	288	107	2	2	5	1	4	0	409
2020	275	99	2	5	5	1	8	0	395
2021	260	103	2	10	3	0	10	0	388
2022	238	110	1	11	3	0	16	0	379
2023	214	116	1	9	3	0	15	0	358
2024	217	126	2	13	2	0	16	0	376

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at W S Neal High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	424	18.6	22.7	0
1989	442	20.0	22.1	n/a
1990	443	21.0	21.0	0
1991	442	21.0	21.0	n/a
1992	413	20.0	20.6	n/a
1993	404	21.0	19.2	n/a
1994	413	21.9	18.9	n/a
1995	397	21.4	18.6	n/a
1996	397	21.4	18.6	n/a
1997	394	22.1	17.8	24.6
1998	387	23.7	16.3	28.2
1999	394	24.0	16.4	39.6
2000	382	25.0	15.3	41.6
2001	371	27.0	13.7	43.1
2002	365	22.2	16.4	54
2003	365	22.2	16.4	54
2004	368	27.0	13.6	56.5
2005	406	28.0	14.5	60.3
2006	428	23.0	18.6	54.9
2007	433	24.5	17.7	57
2008	446	28.0	15.9	55.8
2009	460	24.7	18.5	59.1
2010	452	22.0	20.5	62.6
2011	446	26.0	17.1	64.8
2012	400	28.4	14.0	66.5
2013	417	27.4	15.2	67.6
2014	401	28.6	14.0	74.1
2015	403	25.0	16.1	70
2016	416	25.0	16.6	69
2017	407	25.1	16.2	69.5
2018	414	23.1	17.9	69.8
2019	409	25.0	16.3	69.4
2020	395	24.5	16.1	69.6
2021	388	22.0	17.6	69.6
2022	379	24.0	15.7	69.7
2023	358	19.0	18.8	69.6
2024	376	19.5	19.2	69.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio W S Neal High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	424	18.6	22.7	0
1989	442	20.0	22.1	n/a
1990	443	21.0	21.0	0
1991	442	21.0	21.0	n/a
1992	413	20.0	20.6	n/a
1993	404	21.0	19.2	n/a
1994	413	21.9	18.9	n/a
1995	397	21.4	18.6	n/a
1996	397	21.4	18.6	n/a
1997	394	22.1	17.8	24.6
1998	387	23.7	16.3	28.2
1999	394	24.0	16.4	39.6
2000	382	25.0	15.3	41.6
2001	371	27.0	13.7	43.1
2002	365	22.2	16.4	54
2003	365	22.2	16.4	54
2004	368	27.0	13.6	56.5
2005	406	28.0	14.5	60.3
2006	428	23.0	18.6	54.9
2007	433	24.5	17.7	57
2008	446	28.0	15.9	55.8
2009	460	24.7	18.5	59.1
2010	452	22.0	20.5	62.6
2011	446	26.0	17.1	64.8
2012	400	28.4	14.0	66.5
2013	417	27.4	15.2	67.6
2014	401	28.6	14.0	74.1
2015	403	25.0	16.1	70
2016	416	25.0	16.6	69
2017	407	25.1	16.2	69.5
2018	414	23.1	17.9	69.8
2019	409	25.0	16.3	69.4
2020	395	24.5	16.1	69.6
2021	388	22.0	17.6	69.6
2022	379	24.0	15.7	69.7
2023	358	19.0	18.8	69.6
2024	376	19.5	19.2	69.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for W S Neal High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,530 (13.4%)	$9,858 (86.4%)	$11,415

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on W S Neal High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 187^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 133^rd of 371 High schools	15.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (W S Neal High School)	35.8	6	29.8%
End of Course Mathematics (Escambia County)	34.9	7.4	27.5%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (W S Neal High School)	39	9.5	29.4%
End of Course Science (Escambia County)	41	13.5	27.5%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	409	358	12.5%
African American	107	116	8.4%
American Indian	5	3	40%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	2	9	350%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	288	214	25.7%
Two or More Races	4	15	275%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.4%	69.6%	0.1%

Schools Near W S Neal High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
W S Neal High School	Public	9-12	801 Andrew Jackson Street	East Brewton	36426	Escambia County	Escambia County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 867-4225	376	20	19.2	69.4%	217 (57.7%)	126 (33.5%)	13 (3.5%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.3%)	38.8	226^th of 378 public high schools	40.2%		57.3	133^rd of 371 public high schools	64.2%	93				13.5		24.3				20.3	$11,415	$1,530	$9,858
EscambiaBrewton Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	2824 Pea Ridge Rd	Brewton	36426	Escambia County	Escambia County	No	No	No	No	(251) 867-7829	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
TR Miller High School	Public	9-12	1835 Douglas Ave	Brewton	36426	Escambia County	Brewton City	No	No	No	No	(251) 867-8430	355	24	14.6	58.9%	225 (63.4%)	118 (33.2%)	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	94.7	24^th of 378 public high schools	93.7%		83.9	52^nd of 371 public high schools	86.0%	28				40.5		50.9				52.2	$11,478	$77	$11,339
Escambia County Alternative School	Public	5-12	21280 Highway 31	Flomaton	36441	Escambia County	Escambia County	No	No	No	No	(251) 296-4113	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Flomaton High School	Public	6-12	21200 Highway 31	Flomaton	36441	Escambia County	Escambia County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 296-2627	572	28	20.5	45.8%	426 (74.5%)	86 (15.0%)	15 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)	72.6	75^th of 378 public high schools	80.2%		68.4	97^th of 371 public high schools	73.9%	22	57.5	29.4	20.6	28.1	48.0	40.2	63.8	50.6	46.6	28.8	$10,711	$1,732	$8,939

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