Very Good
#506 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 37% in state
Wadley High School
School · Randolph County · Wadley, AL
A Randolph County school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
105 Bailey St, Wadley, AL 36276
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 93% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wadley High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 70 points since 2020, reaching 93% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wadley 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,161/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,597
Median home value
$190,000
Median rent
$807/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36276; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Randolph County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Wadley High School is listed in Randolph County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wadley High School
Wadley High School is a public school in Wadley, AL, part of Randolph County, serving approximately 406 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #506 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wadley High School
What grades does Wadley High School serve?
Wadley High School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Wadley High School?
Wadley High School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wadley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wadley High School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wadley High School rank in AL?
Wadley High School ranks #506 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Wadley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wadley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Wadley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wadley High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Wadley High School a charter school?
No, Wadley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wadley High School a Title I school?
No, Wadley High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wadley High School?
66.7% of students at Wadley 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Randolph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (256) 395-2286
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 36276)
- 2,371
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 · 2024 ACAP · 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 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 36276; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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