Very Good
#426 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 31% in state
Wicksburg High School
High School · Houston County · Newton, AL
A Houston County high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1172 S State Highway 123, Newton, AL 36352
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wicksburg High School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 57% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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
38.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Wicksburg 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,145/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newton), 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
$71,386
Median home value
$200,400
Median rent
$810/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36352; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Houston County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 403 | Compare → |
| Cottonwood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 7–12 | Not available | 396 | Compare → |
| Houston County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–12 | Not available | 336 | Compare → |
| Houston County Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | K–12 | Not available | 232 | 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.
Houston County
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #5 of 13
- District spending per student
- $10,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wicksburg High School is listed in Houston County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wicksburg High School
Wicksburg High School is a public high school in Newton, AL, part of Houston County, serving approximately 468 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #426 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wicksburg High School
What grades does Wicksburg High School serve?
Wicksburg High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Wicksburg High School?
Wicksburg High School has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wicksburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wicksburg High School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wicksburg High School rank in AL?
Wicksburg High School ranks #426 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Wicksburg High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wicksburg High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Wicksburg High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wicksburg High School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wicksburg High School a charter school?
No, Wicksburg High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wicksburg High School a Title I school?
No, Wicksburg High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wicksburg High School?
38.5% of students at Wicksburg 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
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Houston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (334) 692-5549
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 36352)
- 5,762
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 36352; 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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