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#1345 of 1,356 schools in AL

Lillie B Williamson High School

High School · Mobile County · Mobile, AL

A Mobile County high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1567 E Dublin St, Mobile, AL 36605

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness2.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation2.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$13,245
Chronic Absenteeism52%

Students at Lillie B Williamson High School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 70 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 9% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
11%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
9%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
7%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
7%
2020*
Math
2%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
2%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

94.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lillie B Williamson High School 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,430/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mobile), 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

$45,064

Median home value

$97,800

Median rent

$1,026/mo

College educated

16.7%

Homeownership

52.6%

Poverty rate

28.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
2.9% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
5 boys'·4 girls'·17 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Murphy High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.09–121.2 mi1,255Compare →
Mcgill-toolen Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3private9–121.3 mi856Compare →
Continuous Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified3.99–122.3 mi302Compare →
Ums-wright Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–122.3 mi1,132Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Mobile County

Schools in district
92
Rank in district
#87 of 87
District spending per student
$13,245NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lillie B Williamson High School is listed in Mobile County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lillie B Williamson High School

Lillie B Williamson High School is a public high school in Mobile, AL, part of Mobile County, serving approximately 996 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,345 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lillie B Williamson High School

What grades does Lillie B Williamson High School serve?

Lillie B Williamson High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Lillie B Williamson High School?

Lillie B Williamson High School has an enrollment of approximately 996 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lillie B Williamson High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lillie B Williamson High School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lillie B Williamson High School rank in AL?

Lillie B Williamson High School ranks #1,345 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Lillie B Williamson High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lillie B Williamson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Lillie B Williamson High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lillie B Williamson High School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lillie B Williamson High School a charter school?

No, Lillie B Williamson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lillie B Williamson High School a Title I school?

No, Lillie B Williamson High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lillie B Williamson High School?

94.5% of students at Lillie B Williamson High School 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
996
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Mobile County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.0%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 36605)
25,628
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
38.7
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 36605; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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