Wicksburg Elementary School

Wicksburg Elementary School is a regular public school in Newton, Alabama, serving 619 students across grades PK through 6. The school earns a composite score of 9.2/10 — an "Exceptional" rating — and ranks 41st out of 1,356 public schools in Alabama. That puts Wicksburg in the top 3% statewide, outperforming 97% of Alabama schools.

Among the state's 696 elementary schools specifically, it ranks 40th. The academic score of 9.3/10 reflects consistently strong performance across tested grade levels. The growth score is a perfect 10.0/10, which signals that students here make measurably faster academic progress than peers at comparable schools.

High achievement paired with perfect growth is a rare combination — many schools with strong absolute scores show modest growth, and vice versa. Wicksburg earns high marks on both dimensions. The student-teacher ratio is 18.2:1 across a 619-student campus spanning seven grade levels.

For families comparing schools locally, Wicksburg Elementary ranks second among Newton's four public schools. Its top-3% statewide position and perfect growth score make it one of the most competitive elementary options available to families in the area.

Located in a rural area, Wicksburg Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.