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#1016 of 1,356 schools in AL
Booker T Washington High
High School · Macon County · Tuskegee, AL
A Macon County high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3803 W Martin Luther King Hwy, Tuskegee, AL 36083
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Booker T Washington High score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Booker T Washington High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,657/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tuskegee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,313
Median home value
$89,100
Median rent
$692/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36083; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Macon County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notasulga High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–12 | Not available | 283 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Macon County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,599NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Booker T Washington High is listed in Macon County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Booker T Washington High
Booker T Washington High is a public high school in Tuskegee, AL, part of Macon County, serving approximately 479 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,016 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Booker T Washington High
What grades does Booker T Washington High serve?
Booker T Washington High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Booker T Washington High?
Booker T Washington High has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booker T Washington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Booker T Washington High is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Booker T Washington High rank in AL?
Booker T Washington High ranks #1,016 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Booker T Washington High's MySchoolScout rating?
Booker T Washington High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Booker T Washington High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Booker T Washington High has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Booker T Washington High a charter school?
No, Booker T Washington High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Booker T Washington High a Title I school?
No, Booker T Washington High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Booker T Washington High?
100.0% of students at Booker T Washington High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Macon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (334) 727-0073
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 36083)
- 9,355
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36083; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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