Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mckenzie High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckenzie High School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mckenzie High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckenzie High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#581 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
12%
32%
White
83%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckenzie High School's ranking?
Mckenzie High School is ranked #581 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mckenzie High School often compared to?
Mckenzie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Georgiana School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mckenzie High School?
The graduation rate of Mckenzie High School is 80%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mckenzie High School?
449 students attend Mckenzie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mckenzie High School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckenzie High School?
Mckenzie High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mckenzie High School offer ?
Mckenzie High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Mckenzie High School part of?
Mckenzie High School is part of Butler County School District.
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