Washington County High School

About Washington County High School

Washington County High School is a public school located in Sandersville, Georgia. It is part of the Washington County School District and serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a long history of excellence in academics and athletics, and its students consistently perform above state and national averages on standardized tests.
The school has a wide variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, including a robotics team, a nationally ranked mock trial team, and a wide array of sports teams. The school also offers a variety of AP courses and college-level courses. The school has a strong focus on college and career readiness, and its graduates are well-prepared for the next step in their educational journey.
Washington County High School is a great place to learn and grow. The faculty and staff are dedicated to providing a quality education and preparing students for success in college and beyond.

Address:	Highway 56 Chatom, AL 36518
Phone:	(251) 847-2851
Site:	www.wcbek12.org
Grades:	5 – 12
Enrollment:	473 students

Overview Washington County High School

Washington County High School serves 473 students in grades 5-12.
Washington County High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Washington County High School

Washington County High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Washington County High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.