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#696 of 1,356 schools in AL
Randolph County High School
High School · Randolph County · Wedowee, AL
A high school in Wedowee, AL where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
465 Woodland Ave E, Wedowee, AL 36278
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Randolph County High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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
74.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Randolph County 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,927/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wedowee), 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
$58,250
Median home value
$252,100
Median rent
$648/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
86.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36278; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Randolph County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 406 | Compare → |
| Woodland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–12 | Not available | 271 | 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.
Randolph County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Randolph County High School is listed in Randolph County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Randolph County High School
Randolph County High School is a public high school in Wedowee, AL, part of Randolph County, serving approximately 452 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #696 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Randolph County High School
What grades does Randolph County High School serve?
Randolph County High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Randolph County High School?
Randolph County High School has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randolph County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Randolph County High School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Randolph County High School rank in AL?
Randolph County High School ranks #696 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Randolph County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Randolph County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Randolph County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Randolph County High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Randolph County High School a charter school?
No, Randolph County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Randolph County High School a Title I school?
No, Randolph County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Randolph County High School?
74.8% of students at Randolph County 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Randolph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (256) 357-4751
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 36278)
- 4,266
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 50.9
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 36278; 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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