For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 352 students in Wilcox County, AL.
The top ranked public high school in Wilcox County, AL is Wilcox Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilcox County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Wilcox County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Wilcox County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wilcox Central High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wilcox County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilcox Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1310 T L Threadgill Rd
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-9239
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-9239
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wilcox County Alternative School
Alternative School
30 Claiborne Street
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-5074
Camden, AL 36726
(334) 682-5074
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Wilcox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2544 County Highway 59
Pine Apple, AL 36768
(251) 746-2415
Pine Apple, AL 36768
(251) 746-2415
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wilcox County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Wilcox County, AL include Wilcox Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wilcox County?
2 public high schools are located in Wilcox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilcox County?
Wilcox County public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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