Lillie B Williamson High School

Summary:

Lillie B Williamson High School is a public high school in Mobile, Alabama, serving grades 6-12 with an enrollment of 956 students, the majority of whom are African American. The school is part of the Mobile County school district, which is ranked 96 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Lillie B Williamson High School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Alabama, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years. The school's test scores are significantly lower than state and county averages across all subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 0.84% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 23.12% at the state level and 15.44% in the Mobile County district. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 94% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a relatively high student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools like CF Vigor High School and Ben C Rain High School.

The persistent low performance and significant racial and socioeconomic disparities at Lillie B Williamson High School suggest that the school is facing significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students. When compared to nearby schools like WP Davidson High School, which consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, the stark differences in academic achievement and student outcomes highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues at Lillie B Williamson High School.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 1567 E Dublin St
       Mobile, AL  36605-1796


(251) 221-3411

District: Mobile County

SchoolDigger Rank:
344th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,819 Help


Feeder schools for Lillie B Williamson High School:

Elementary:    George Hall Elementary School
    Maryvale Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  996

Racial breakdown:

African American:
93.1%
Hispanic:
4.0%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.5% Help


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Compare Details Lillie B Williamson High School ranks worse than 94.8% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.72. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lillie B Williamson High School ranks worse than 91% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 10th among 13 ranked high schools in the Mobile County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.17. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lillie B Williamson High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93.1%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Mobile County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lillie B Williamson High School is 17.1, which is the 7th best among 13 high schools in the Mobile County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lillie B Williamson High School is $10,819, which is the 5th highest among 13 high schools in the Mobile County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lillie B Williamson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lillie B Williamson High School 419th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Lillie B Williamson High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Lillie B Williamson High School 344th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Lillie B Williamson High School in the ranking list.)

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Mobile County:

SchoolDigger ranks Mobile County 96th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lillie B Williamson High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Lillie B Williamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 4.68 427th 432 1.2%
2018 4.40 421st 423 0.5%
2019 2.94 436th 437 0.2%
2021 10.84 415th 440 5.7%
2022 10.14 408th 432 5.6%
2023 9.61 414th 437 5.3%
2024 9.72 419th 442 5.2%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Lillie B Williamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.03 212th 223 4.9%
2019 17.16 236th 254 7.1%
2021 22.17 250th 274 8.8%
2022 47.36 103rd 256 59.8%
2023 30.75 208th 281 26.0%
2024 43.69 137th 281 51.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lillie B Williamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.28 390th 396 1.5%
2019 4.19 393rd 396 0.8%
2021 14.57 387th 415 6.7%
2022 14.50 391st 421 7.1%
2023 14.52 383rd 410 6.6%
2024 12.10 410th 437 6.2%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Lillie B Williamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.73 19th 23 17.4%
2019 16.26 25th 25 0.0%
2023 33.53 11th 15 26.7%
2024 22.68 17th 20 15.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Lillie B Williamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 3.44 380th 380 0.0%
2018 5.82 384th 392 2.0%
2019 3.27 397th 399 0.5%
2021 9.99 406th 415 2.2%
2022 10.11 404th 423 4.5%
2023 11.46 385th 417 7.7%
2024 9.66 406th 426 4.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Lillie B Williamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 7.27 368th 380 3.2%
2018 5.11 393rd 397 1.0%
2019 3.43 398th 399 0.3%
2021 12.65 393rd 418 6.0%
2022 11.31 395th 427 7.5%
2023 9.47 401st 419 4.3%
2024 11.27 399th 428 6.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Lillie B Williamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 9.26 205th 205 0.0%
2018 12.72 244th 247 1.2%
2019 9.03 250th 252 0.8%
2021 19.31 248th 266 6.8%
2022 20.34 243rd 271 10.3%
2023 22.03 232nd 263 11.8%
2024 21.55 235th 269 12.6%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lillie B Williamson High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Lillie B Williamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.70 307th 357 14.0%
2005 14.55 345th 359 3.9%
2006 10.51 347th 357 2.8%
2007 11.29 341st 358 4.7%
2008 6.82 356th 359 0.8%
2009 13.45 345th 357 3.4%
2010 12.72 348th 358 2.8%
2011 22.83 321st 360 10.8%
2012 16.61 330th 358 7.8%
2013 14.39 351st 358 2.0%
2014 15.31 307th 358 14.2%
2015 6.24 343rd 353 2.8%
2016 8.43 328th 351 6.6%
2017 10.63 330th 353 6.5%
2018 4.45 346th 356 2.8%
2019 5.49 355th 366 3.0%
2021 8.59 360th 371 3.0%
2022 11.56 336th 367 8.4%
2023 8.16 367th 371 1.1%
2024 13.17 344th 378 9.0%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Lillie B Williamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.63 92nd 160 42.5%
2019 47.25 75th 171 56.1%
2021 50.60 86th 196 56.1%
2022 67.86 43rd 169 74.6%
2023 62.49 46th 182 74.7%
2024 22.29 169th 198 14.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Lillie B Williamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 16.08 292nd 315 7.3%
2018 8.76 332nd 349 4.9%
2019 10.66 332nd 358 7.3%
2021 11.13 347th 361 3.9%
2022 16.71 317th 361 12.2%
2023 10.73 339th 349 2.9%
2024 16.40 340th 375 9.3%
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Rank History for high school Homeless students at Lillie B Williamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.22 13th 16 18.8%
2019 30.39 11th 17 35.3%
2024 34.87 6th 10 40.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Lillie B Williamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 10.47 318th 343 7.3%
2018 5.81 332nd 347 4.3%
2019 4.02 346th 354 2.3%
2021 8.34 346th 359 3.6%
2022 10.60 340th 367 7.4%
2023 6.97 352nd 358 1.7%
2024 13.00 333rd 366 9.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Lillie B Williamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 6.16 332nd 339 2.1%
2018 4.49 339th 350 3.1%
2019 8.22 336th 357 5.9%
2021 10.37 349th 366 4.6%
2022 15.02 322nd 366 12.0%
2023 11.58 341st 358 4.7%
2024 14.78 334th 368 9.2%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Lillie B Williamson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.41 203rd 223 9.0%
2019 18.82 202nd 224 9.8%
2021 23.94 204th 228 10.5%
2022 30.11 163rd 222 26.6%
2023 16.38 217th 224 3.1%
2024 28.96 168th 231 27.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Lillie B Williamson 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 860 860
1989 47 958 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1009
1990 22 952 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 977
1991 12 968 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 980
1992 15 992 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1007
1993 8 1006 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1014
1994 8 1050 0 0 0 n/a n/a -1 1057
1995 6 1030 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1037
1996 6 1030 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1037
1997 4 1029 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1034
1998 6 1028 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1035
1999 0 974 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 974
2000 1 982 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 983
2001 1 974 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 975
2002 4 805 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 810
2003 4 805 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 810
2004 4 857 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 865
2005 0 925 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 928
2006 5 1021 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 1027
2007 3 1109 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1113
2008 3 1162 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1166
2009 4 1170 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1178
2010 9 1095 4 2 0 n/a n/a 1 1111
2011 7 1004 1 0 1 0 0 0 1013
2012 6 766 0 3 4 0 0 0 779
2013 4 677 0 3 2 0 0 0 686
2014 3 643 0 4 1 0 2 0 653
2015 4 586 0 2 2 0 2 0 596
2016 5 560 0 3 1 0 4 0 573
2017 4 761 0 1 1 0 4 0 771
2018 8 703 0 6 0 0 3 0 720
2019 9 753 0 7 0 0 5 0 774
2020 5 669 0 12 0 0 5 0 691
2021 6 803 0 19 1 0 11 0 840
2022 10 862 0 31 1 2 14 19 939
2023 10 894 1 29 1 2 19 0 956
2024 12 927 0 40 2 1 14 0 996

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lillie B Williamson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 860 39.0 22.0 0
1989 1009 46.0 21.9 n/a
1990 977 47.0 20.7 0
1991 980 50.0 19.6 n/a
1992 1007 50.0 20.1 n/a
1993 1014 49.0 20.7 n/a
1994 1057 48.0 22.0 n/a
1995 1037 48.3 21.5 n/a
1996 1037 48.3 21.5 n/a
1997 1034 52.5 19.7 64.4
1998 1035 51.5 20.1 74.9
1999 974 59.0 16.5 74.3
2000 983 56.0 17.6 77.4
2001 975 58.0 16.8 79.8
2002 810 58.5 13.8 73
2003 810 58.5 13.8 73
2004 865 51.0 17.0 91.1
2005 928 54.0 17.2 78.7
2006 1027 56.0 18.3 88.4
2007 1113 63.0 17.7 77.7
2008 1166 64.5 18.1 78.6
2009 1178 74.5 15.6 78.4
2010 1111 58.8 18.8 86.4
2011 1013 66.5 15.2 84.6
2012 779 55.5 14.0 91.5
2013 686 43.5 15.7 94.9
2014 653 38.0 17.1 94.6
2015 596 37.0 16.1 77.7
2016 573 32.0 17.9 77
2017 771 50.0 15.4 78.1
2018 720 41.0 17.5 94.6
2019 774 42.0 18.4 94.6
2020 691 44.0 15.7 94.5
2021 840 49.0 17.1 94.5
2022 939 44.0 21.3 94.5
2023 956 53.0 18.0 94.5
2024 996 58.0 17.1 94.5

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 Lillie B Williamson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 860 39.0 22.0 0
1989 1009 46.0 21.9 n/a
1990 977 47.0 20.7 0
1991 980 50.0 19.6 n/a
1992 1007 50.0 20.1 n/a
1993 1014 49.0 20.7 n/a
1994 1057 48.0 22.0 n/a
1995 1037 48.3 21.5 n/a
1996 1037 48.3 21.5 n/a
1997 1034 52.5 19.7 64.4
1998 1035 51.5 20.1 74.9
1999 974 59.0 16.5 74.3
2000 983 56.0 17.6 77.4
2001 975 58.0 16.8 79.8
2002 810 58.5 13.8 73
2003 810 58.5 13.8 73
2004 865 51.0 17.0 91.1
2005 928 54.0 17.2 78.7
2006 1027 56.0 18.3 88.4
2007 1113 63.0 17.7 77.7
2008 1166 64.5 18.1 78.6
2009 1178 74.5 15.6 78.4
2010 1111 58.8 18.8 86.4
2011 1013 66.5 15.2 84.6
2012 779 55.5 14.0 91.5
2013 686 43.5 15.7 94.9
2014 653 38.0 17.1 94.6
2015 596 37.0 16.1 77.7
2016 573 32.0 17.9 77
2017 771 50.0 15.4 78.1
2018 720 41.0 17.5 94.6
2019 774 42.0 18.4 94.6
2020 691 44.0 15.7 94.5
2021 840 49.0 17.1 94.5
2022 939 44.0 21.3 94.5
2023 956 53.0 18.0 94.5
2024 996 58.0 17.1 94.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lillie B Williamson High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,446 (13.4%) $9,339 (86.3%) $10,819

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lillie B Williamson High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 436th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 414th of 437 Middle schools
 5%
Ranks 355th of 366 High schoolsRanks 367th of 371 High schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Lillie B Williamson High School)3.82.8
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mobile County)40.323.9
 16.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lillie B Williamson High School)1.21.3
 0.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mobile County)37.614.6
 23.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lillie B Williamson High School)6.10.8
 5.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mobile County)39.114.9
 24.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%
End of Course Mathematics (Lillie B Williamson High School)8.72.7
 6%
   End of Course Mathematics (Mobile County)36.415.2
 21.2%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Lillie B Williamson High School)138.2
 4.9%
   End of Course Science (Mobile County)35.623.7
 12%
   End of Course Science (Alabama)42.631.7
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students774956
 23.5%
African American753894
 18.7%
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic729
 314.3%
Pacific Islander02
White910
 11.1%
Two or More Races519
 280%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.6%94.5%
 0.1%


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Lillie B Williamson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : George Hall Elementary School
Elementary : Maryvale Elementary School

Students at Lillie B Williamson High School are 93% African American, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races, 1% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 996 students attended Lillie B Williamson High School.

Lillie B Williamson High School ranks in the bottom 9.0% of Alabama high schools.


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