Wilcox County School District
School District · Camden, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,907
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,907
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Evaluating Wilcox County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wilcox County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
J E Hobbs Elementary School
Camden · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Abc Elementary
Alberta · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
F S Ervin Elementary School
Pine Hill · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#86 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,907
+$6,099 vs Alabama median
District size
1,190 students
Smaller than Alabama median
The short answer
Wilcox County ranks #86 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Wilcox County's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are J E Hobbs Elementary School (7.4/10), Abc Elementary (7.2/10), and F S Ervin Elementary School (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Wilcox County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | J E Hobbs Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Abc Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | F S Ervin Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Camden School of Arts Technology | 5.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Wilcox Central High School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wilcox County
Wilcox County is a Camden, Alabama school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,190 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1. The district invests $18,907 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Wilcox County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is J E Hobbs Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Wilcox County students show an average math proficiency of 26.9% and ELA proficiency of 36.4%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Wilcox County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wilcox County with test data.
Schools in Wilcox County
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Camden
- Total Enrollment
- 1,190
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wilcox County?
Wilcox County has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wilcox County?
The average composite rating for Wilcox County is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wilcox County?
Wilcox County spends $18,907 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wilcox County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wilcox County is 16.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wilcox County?
J E Hobbs Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Wilcox County with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Wilcox County?
Across schools in Wilcox County with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wilcox County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Wilcox County has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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