Washington County High School

Summary:

Washington County High School is a public high school located in Chatom, Alabama, serving grades 5-12 with a total enrollment of 435 students. The school is part of the Washington County School District, which is ranked 88 out of 137 districts in Alabama and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Washington County High School has a significantly higher percentage of White students (around 71%) compared to the state average, as well as a higher percentage of Native American students (around 9%). The school has a lower percentage of African American students (around 18%) compared to the nearby McIntosh High School (60%). The school's academic performance has been mixed, with some notable strengths in specific subject areas and student subgroups, such as African American students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students. However, the school's overall performance on state assessments is generally below the state average.

The nearby McIntosh High School, which is also part of the Washington County School District, has significantly lower academic performance compared to Washington County High School. This highlights the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to the differences in academic outcomes between the two schools within the same district. Additionally, the significant fluctuations in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Washington County High School may suggest potential equity concerns or changes in the school's demographics that could impact student learning and support needs.


Detail:

Public 5-12

 Highway 56
       Chatom, AL  36518


(251) 847-2851

District: Washington County

SchoolDigger Rank:
110th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,113 Help


Feeder schools for Washington County High School:

Elementary:    Chatom Elementary School
    McIntosh Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  420

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.7%
African American:
17.4%
American Indian:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.5% Help


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Compare Details Washington County High School ranks worse than 66.7% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.03. (See more...)
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Compare Details Washington County High School ranks better than 70.9% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.46. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Washington County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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: White (71.7%), African American (17.4%), American Indian (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington County High School is 17.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington County High School is $9,113.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County High School 295th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Washington County High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Washington County High School 110th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Washington County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Washington County:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County 88th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington County High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.78 200th 407 50.9%
2005 43.72 247th 415 40.5%
2006 50.84 199th 409 51.3%
2007 53.65 193rd 412 53.2%
2008 37.53 294th 417 29.5%
2009 35.29 301st 425 29.2%
2010 56.79 197th 435 54.7%
2011 51.17 229th 435 47.4%
2012 56.28 211th 436 51.6%
2013 52.10 254th 436 41.7%
2014 59.59 152nd 438 65.3%
2015 48.56 205th 430 52.3%
2016 27.97 323rd 432 25.2%
2017 32.29 311th 432 28.0%
2018 45.75 238th 423 43.7%
2019 46.76 243rd 437 44.4%
2021 57.27 164th 440 62.7%
2022 54.94 171st 432 60.4%
2023 42.97 251st 437 42.6%
2024 35.03 295th 442 33.3%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.85 59th 254 76.8%
2022 88.09 13th 256 94.9%
2023 39.80 149th 281 47.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 31.27 255th 349 26.9%
2018 43.27 232nd 396 41.4%
2019 46.10 218th 396 44.9%
2021 62.86 123rd 415 70.4%
2022 62.90 115th 421 72.7%
2023 47.90 198th 410 51.7%
2024 30.27 317th 437 27.5%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 32.92 277th 380 27.1%
2018 45.57 225th 392 42.6%
2019 39.38 266th 399 33.3%
2021 51.37 194th 415 53.3%
2022 53.56 180th 423 57.4%
2023 35.55 274th 417 34.3%
2024 28.22 316th 426 25.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 30.68 274th 380 27.9%
2018 44.49 224th 397 43.6%
2019 52.38 190th 399 52.4%
2021 60.96 131st 418 68.7%
2022 55.74 160th 427 62.5%
2023 48.89 204th 419 51.3%
2024 41.17 244th 428 43.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 35.38 138th 205 32.7%
2018 34.28 155th 247 37.2%
2019 44.30 127th 252 49.6%
2021 57.88 79th 266 70.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 19.48 218th 247 11.7%
2018 34.21 222nd 331 32.9%
2019 37.49 211th 343 38.5%
2021 48.90 164th 369 55.6%
2022 46.01 179th 376 52.4%
2023 39.26 213th 370 42.4%
2024 31.84 269th 373 27.9%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Washington County High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.71 188th 357 47.3%
2005 67.93 93rd 359 74.1%
2006 60.15 144th 357 59.7%
2007 75.88 61st 358 83.0%
2008 60.81 129th 359 64.1%
2009 53.93 177th 357 50.4%
2010 45.96 220th 358 38.5%
2011 27.83 310th 360 13.9%
2012 35.48 279th 358 22.1%
2013 47.46 245th 358 31.6%
2014 50.28 174th 358 51.4%
2015 48.05 180th 353 49.0%
2016 64.04 106th 351 69.8%
2017 37.58 211th 353 40.2%
2018 77.01 76th 356 78.7%
2019 73.42 92nd 366 74.9%
2021 59.31 131st 371 64.7%
2022 74.65 77th 367 79.0%
2023 55.72 138th 371 62.8%
2024 63.46 110th 378 70.9%
See the entire list of Alabama High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school Special Education students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.32 79th 169 53.3%
2023 66.05 43rd 182 76.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.07 176th 315 44.1%
2018 75.23 64th 349 81.7%
2019 74.04 77th 358 78.5%
2021 55.56 139th 361 61.5%
2022 63.44 98th 361 72.9%
2023 57.27 119th 349 65.9%
2024 77.41 53rd 375 85.9%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 33.30 224th 343 34.7%
2018 63.09 124th 347 64.3%
2019 67.18 111th 354 68.6%
2021 63.41 109th 359 69.6%
2022 71.63 90th 367 75.5%
2023 65.49 110th 358 69.3%
2024 52.47 147th 366 59.8%
See the entire list of Best Alabama High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Male students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 46.11 167th 339 50.7%
2018 86.43 39th 350 88.9%
2019 75.20 74th 357 79.3%
2021 54.66 146th 366 60.1%
2022 73.79 76th 366 79.2%
2023 42.33 187th 358 47.8%
2024 72.70 76th 368 79.3%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.51 174th 223 22.0%
2021 34.03 154th 228 32.5%
2022 64.67 42nd 222 81.1%
2023 63.25 50th 224 77.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Washington County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 27.20 168th 230 27.0%
2018 70.83 73rd 300 75.7%
2019 66.10 88th 313 71.9%
2021 54.32 119th 319 62.7%
2022 64.44 92nd 326 71.8%
2023 49.13 137th 317 56.8%
2024 61.63 93rd 325 71.4%
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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.

Washington County High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Washington County 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 366 366
1989 240 118 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 365
1990 230 108 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 344
1991 206 97 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 304
1992 216 81 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1993 204 76 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 282
1994 222 83 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 308
1995 223 84 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 312
1996 223 84 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 312
1997 227 96 0 1 11 n/a n/a 0 335
1998 242 84 0 0 13 n/a n/a 0 339
1999 478 138 0 2 17 n/a n/a 8 643
2000 496 128 0 0 15 n/a n/a 2 641
2001 478 122 1 3 11 n/a n/a 0 615
2002 464 124 0 0 19 n/a n/a 0 607
2003 464 124 0 0 19 n/a n/a 0 607
2004 456 131 1 0 19 n/a n/a 2 609
2005 459 146 1 0 30 n/a n/a 0 636
2006 431 164 3 1 37 n/a n/a 0 636
2007 421 166 3 0 48 n/a n/a 0 638
2008 386 180 2 0 36 n/a n/a 0 604
2009 381 163 2 0 44 n/a n/a 0 590
2010 392 163 0 0 39 n/a n/a 0 594
2011 383 148 0 1 33 0 0 0 565
2012 348 128 0 0 29 0 0 0 505
2013 356 121 0 2 40 0 0 0 519
2014 372 112 0 5 50 0 1 0 540
2015 399 114 0 3 43 0 2 0 561
2016 405 110 0 5 42 0 1 0 563
2017 384 103 0 8 39 0 1 0 535
2018 367 98 0 7 42 0 0 0 514
2019 368 87 0 10 40 0 0 0 505
2020 373 91 1 10 38 0 0 0 513
2021 332 93 0 7 41 0 0 0 473
2022 325 84 0 3 41 0 1 0 454
2023 312 80 0 4 38 0 1 0 435
2024 301 73 0 2 43 0 1 0 420

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 Washington County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 366 19.0 19.2 0
1989 365 20.0 18.2 n/a
1990 344 19.0 18.1 0
1991 304 20.0 15.2 n/a
1992 297 19.0 15.6 n/a
1993 282 19.5 14.5 n/a
1994 308 18.8 16.4 n/a
1995 312 18.5 16.9 n/a
1996 312 18.5 16.9 n/a
1997 335 18.7 17.9 34.3
1998 339 18.6 18.2 30.1
1999 643 35.0 18.4 37.5
2000 641 37.0 17.3 35.5
2001 615 37.0 16.6 33.3
2002 607 33.0 18.4 46.5
2003 607 33.0 18.4 46.5
2004 609 36.2 16.8 48.9
2005 636 37.0 17.2 53.3
2006 636 37.0 17.2 51.9
2007 638 36.0 17.7 52
2008 604 37.0 16.3 49.8
2009 590 35.5 16.4 52.4
2010 594 38.3 15.4 52.2
2011 565 44.3 12.7 51.3
2012 505 40.5 12.4 52.9
2013 519 41.4 12.5 52.2
2014 540 39.5 13.6 55.7
2015 561 29.0 19.3 53.7
2016 563 32.0 17.5 55.8
2017 535 32.0 16.6 54.8
2018 514 28.5 17.9 55.1
2019 505 28.5 17.6 55.2
2020 513 28.5 17.9 56.7
2021 473 28.5 16.5 50.3
2022 454 24.0 18.9 31.3
2023 435 24.0 18.1 65.5
2024 420 24.0 17.5 65.5

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 Washington County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 366 19.0 19.2 0
1989 365 20.0 18.2 n/a
1990 344 19.0 18.1 0
1991 304 20.0 15.2 n/a
1992 297 19.0 15.6 n/a
1993 282 19.5 14.5 n/a
1994 308 18.8 16.4 n/a
1995 312 18.5 16.9 n/a
1996 312 18.5 16.9 n/a
1997 335 18.7 17.9 34.3
1998 339 18.6 18.2 30.1
1999 643 35.0 18.4 37.5
2000 641 37.0 17.3 35.5
2001 615 37.0 16.6 33.3
2002 607 33.0 18.4 46.5
2003 607 33.0 18.4 46.5
2004 609 36.2 16.8 48.9
2005 636 37.0 17.2 53.3
2006 636 37.0 17.2 51.9
2007 638 36.0 17.7 52
2008 604 37.0 16.3 49.8
2009 590 35.5 16.4 52.4
2010 594 38.3 15.4 52.2
2011 565 44.3 12.7 51.3
2012 505 40.5 12.4 52.9
2013 519 41.4 12.5 52.2
2014 540 39.5 13.6 55.7
2015 561 29.0 19.3 53.7
2016 563 32.0 17.5 55.8
2017 535 32.0 16.6 54.8
2018 514 28.5 17.9 55.1
2019 505 28.5 17.6 55.2
2020 513 28.5 17.9 56.7
2021 473 28.5 16.5 50.3
2022 454 24.0 18.9 31.3
2023 435 24.0 18.1 65.5
2024 420 24.0 17.5 65.5

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 Washington County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,400 (15.4%) $7,657 (84.0%) $9,113

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington County 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 243rd of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 251st of 437 Middle schools
 1.8%
Ranks 92nd of 366 High schoolsRanks 138th of 371 High schools
 12.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington County High School)39.410.6
 28.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washington County)28.912.8
 16.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington County High School)33.922
 11.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Washington County)33.920.8
 13.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Washington County High School)26.56.7
 19.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Washington County)29.36.5
 22.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Washington County High School)36.612.3
 24.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Washington County)35.89.6
 26.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%
End of Course Mathematics (Washington County High School)38.618.6
 20%
   End of Course Mathematics (Washington County)31.321
 10.2%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Washington County High School)52.644.1
 8.6%
   End of Course Science (Washington County)41.535.4
 6.1%
   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 Students505435
 13.9%
African American8780
 8%
American Indian4038
 5%
Asian00
Hispanic104
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White368312
 15.2%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.2%65.5%
 10.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington County High School

Washington County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chatom Elementary School
Elementary : McIntosh Elementary School

Students at Washington County High School are 72% White, 17% African American, 10% American Indian.

Washington County High School ranks 110th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 420 students attended Washington County High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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